Ontario's premier is optimistic about the new United States Mexico Canada Agreement, but he also has concerns.
Premier Doug Ford said he is worried about the impact of Canada's reported concessions on Class 7 milk and access to Ontario's dairy market could have on the agriculture sector. He said is also still concerned about the remaining steel and aluminum tariffs.
Ford said his government will be speaking directly with industry representatives from Ontario's steel, aluminum, auto and agriculture sectors to determine the impacts of this deal.
He said the new deal helps build on the trading success between Ontario and dozens of states but adds the province will vigorously defend and protect Ontario's economy and jobs.
He said the province does $389 billion worth of trade per year with the U.S.
"During the negotiations, we made it clear that any deal must keep Ontario's steel, aluminum, auto and agriculture industries top of mind," said Ford. "Our government will continue to vigorously defend and advance Ontario's economic interests at home and abroad."
