The agreements that were reached during this trip, I believe, did a fair job. There is still a lot that needs to be done. However, these were good agreements, with the first positive steps toward resolving at least some of the challenges that were created by the tariffs and countertariffs, especially during the previous federal government.
Again, some tariffs have been reduced, but there is a time limit. For example, in the current agreements that we've reached, the tariffs that have been reduced or eliminated are only going until the end of 2026. A good thing about what was achieved is that we've now established and restored some of those dialogue mechanisms.
JETC, the joint economic and trade commission, was established even before this visit. We also have the economic and financial strategic dialogue back on the table, as well as the joint agriculture committee, so that both governments can discuss and resolve existing challenges and talk about ways to expand collaboration, whether in the agri-food sector or other sectors that are important for our bilateral relationship. In this way, we can restore market access and expand opportunities for Canadian businesses and exporters.
