Ryan Williams at the International Trade Committee

On October 21st, 2024. See this statement in context.

October 21st, 2024 / 11:15 a.m.

Conservative

Ryan Williams Conservative Bay of Quinte, ON

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Minister, for being here today.

Minister, with 70% of our trade tied to the U.S. and only 5% with China, we're still running a $50-billion deficit. The Americans acted on Chinese tariffs in February, while your government delayed until June.

Why did we wait four months?

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