Freeland told me that the tariff war against Canada has reinforced the urgency of removing interprovincial trade barriers. “We don’t have a single Canadian economy; we have 13 economies,” she said, estimating that getting rid of such divisions could add 4% to the country’s GDP. “We are determined,” she added. “I predict we will get it done by July 1,” which, of course, is Canada Day.
“President Trump has upended politics in our country,” she said. “The next prime minister of Canada will be elected based on Canadians’ perception of who can meet that challenge.”
“We want to have a good and respectful relationship. There is a real win-win possible, and it will be great to get back to it.”
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