Madam Speaker, I am disappointed that the member is not focusing on the very motion that is before us today which is a motion that requests that the government move forward in ensuring that trade barriers are not erected by the United States. That is the motion.
I would be pleased to comment a little on some of the things that our government has been doing. The Prime Minister has been engaged in this issue. We know that our international trade minister was in Davos and is continuing to engage with many of the trade representatives from around the world including the United States.
We have heard from the President of the United States that he opposes trade barriers and protectionism of the sort that is being proposed by the House of Representatives. We know that there have been some amendments made in the House of Representatives. We also know that the senate is really concerned about this proposal of buy American which would restrict trade with Canada.
I believe we are making significant progress. I am pleased the Prime Minister and our government are engaged in this very serious issue.