Mr. Speaker, we are forced to recognize that since the Liberals took office, Canada's economic interests have been bumped around like never before by our number one trading partner, the United States. Quebecers and Canadians are hurt by this unacceptable and irrespectful American attitude towards the principles regulating free trade.
My question is for the Minister for International Trade. Will the minister explain why, after months of unsuccessful negotiations with American authorities, his government has not been able to reach agreements which promote the economic and commercial interests of Quebec and Canadian producers?