Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This is obviously not the first time Canada has faced tariffs under section 232 of the 1962 act, nor is Canada the only country facing these so-called metal tariffs.
When we were facing these before in the first Trump administration, not only did we have an advisory panel of experts, but we also promoted both parliamentary diplomacy as well as a sort of track two diplomacy that would engage civil society, business, labour unions, community groups, arts organizations and academics to look at the strong relationships we have. I'm wondering what thoughts you might have on the value of your conversations at the executive and congressional levels, which are important, but then also the conversations you and your embassy could perhaps foster among those who cross the border every day.
My mother came from Niagara Falls. We have family in Lewiston, and we have family in Chicago. I went to school in Chicago, where I have relationships. Is there a way I could be of use other than being an MP? Is there a way that your embassy can help us engage Americans at a level of conversation that would be helpful for Canadians?