Time Is on Canada’s Side in USMCA Talks, Former Trade Chief Says

Pressure on the US economy is building and Canada can likely get the best outcome in trade negotiations by waiting, according to the former Canadian negotiator who helped draft a new deal during President Donald Trump’s first term.

“Time is on our side because I think the pressures on the US are only going to increase over time,” said Steve Verheul, who was Canada’s chief trade negotiator from 2017 to 2021 and now works as a private consultant.