Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe (L) and Ontario Premier Doug Ford walk to a reception during a premiers meeting in St. Andrews, N.B., on July 18, 2018. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan
A business coalition is raising concerns about calls from some of Canada’s premiers for Ottawa to strengthen trade ties with China in response to U.S. tariffs, calling the move short-sighted and contrary to Canada’s interests.
The Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses Canada (CCMBC) issued a statement on July 23, warning that the proposal overlooks China’s record of “unfair” trade practices, human rights abuses, and interference in Canadian democracy.
