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Ex-US Trade Representative: US-Canada Ties Remain Vital

Former US Trade Representative Susan Schwab says shared geography and deep economic ties will keep the U.S. and Canada aligned despite upcoming political friction. She notes that joint cooperation on critical minerals and a unified front against Chinese competition are essential to protect North American industry. (Source: Bloomberg)

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