Things to know about Donald Trump's forced labour claims against Canada
The U.S. government is threatening new tariffs on Canada, citing a lack of enforcement against the importation of goods produced by forced labor. The dispute arises as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) faces upcoming renewal negotiations.
Why it matters
This trade friction could disrupt North American supply chains and complicate the renegotiation of the continent's primary free trade agreement.
OTTAWA — Canada is facing the prospect of entirely new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump s administration after Washington claimed Ottawa has a poor track record on preventing importation of products of forced labour.
The article presents the U.S. administration's claims alongside the Canadian government's defense and industry expert commentary without taking a side.
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