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3. Canada and United States Trade Negotiations: CONRAD BLACK 090426
05 September 2026

3. Canada and United States Trade Negotiations: CONRAD BLACK 090426

The John Batchelor Show

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Canada and United States Trade Negotiations
Conrad Black analyzes trade tensions between Canada and the United States, hoping cooler heads will prevail to avoid a trade war. Canada relies heavily on American trade, as US politicians face pressure from tight border state elections in Michigan and Ohio. Black outlines three major unresolved issues: Canadian content disputes in auto and truck manufacturing, Canadian trade deals with China, and American objections to French language packaging. Black urges a spirit of mutual compromise rather than table-pounding, emphasizing that both friendly nations ultimately stand to benefit from a swift resolution. (3)