The Americans consider Canada and Mexico to be client states, and aren't going to stand for any Canadian assertions of independence. "This is all about the Americans laying down a marker," says a Canadian lawyer who's been inside the NAFTA renegotiation. In fact, though, Clause 32 goes even further than informing America about any negotiations with China, or giving Washington the text of any deal with China. You sign a deal like this one, even if it doesn't protect you from Trump's illegal "232" maneuver. The new trade deal declares that all shipments under $150 will be allowed into Canada duty-free.

Source: CBC News October 01, 2018 20:03 UTC