I would say it's making sure that we will write history in having the most progressive, inclusive, and modern agreement in the hemisphere. Uruguay, as I said, is a very progressive government. Paraguay is wanting to come on board. Argentina, since the Prime Minister met with President Macri, has set the tone. There are also our Brazilian colleagues.
What we've heard from our consultation, and I think this committee has heard this, is that there are still a number of barriers we need to address when it comes to trade. For example, I've met with Magna. We were talking about some of the challenges the auto parts manufacturers face with respect to customs clearance. We heard about issues with respect to bureaucracy that we can try to facilitate for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as about making sure we address issues around non-tariff trade barriers and IP protection. Those were the types of things we talked about in terms of facilitating trade.
The FTAs should be a tool to modernize some of these practices to allow for a freer flow of goods and services. I think you found the same thing with our partners wanting to really seize the moment—I often say that—and be ambitious. That's what I think is reflected. With Ana as our chief negotiator, we have the right person to bring that level of ambition to the table and make sure we all can be proud of an agreement that serves our economic interests as well as the interests of our interested parties and people who have commented on the journey we're taking in these negotiations.