The renegotiation of the ACEUM, everything except a “parish picnic”, predicts Doug Ford

Canada must be on the lookout, according to the president of the council of the federation, Doug Ford. Therefore, Either Donald Trump will violate the Canada-United States-Mexico (ACEUM) agreement. For example, increase customs tariffs on Canadian exports, or he will use this threat as a lever to make the examination of this agreement provided in 2026 an all-out struggle. Similarly, But “the prices come from it,” as expected, according to Mr. Moreover, Ford.

This is what he declared on Wednesday afternoon. However, a few moments after the conclusion of a virtual meeting between the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney And the Federation Council which brings together all the Prime Ministers of the provinces and territories.

We would better be ready. However, all the options on the table in anticipation of the possible renegotiation renegotiation aceum, everything except “parish of theAceumaccording to Mr. Meanwhile, Fordwho is also the Prime Minister of Ontario.

Do you trust the president Trump? Moreover, Not me. M. For example, Ford even adds that Mr. For example, TrumpGets rules.

An imminent renegotiation – Renegotiation aceum, everything except "parish

Doug Ford refers to the compulsory joint examination of theAceum which must take place before July 1. Consequently, 2026. Nevertheless, He expects M. However, Trump Try to include in the agreement of customs tariffs increased in Canada and Mexico.

The Ontarian Prime Minister even believes that Mr. In addition, Trump could violate theAceum Before the scheduled deadline. I think it will happen earlier That 2026. he says, in connection with the increase in customs prices imposed on Canadian exports to the United States subject to the agreement.

This is my personal opinion. He does not wait until 2026dit M. Ford. The president at any time Trump […] could remove the carpet under the feet on theAceum.

M. Ford expects to Donald Trump Or extremely aggressive in its renegotiation. He comes to us with a train. It will not be a parish picnic.

He will attack with the two renegotiation aceum, everything except “parish guns [de sa carabine]..

The president Donald Trump ignored theAceum For a few days in March when he imposed customs duties increased in Canada and Mexico before turning. The legality of unilateral taxation by Mr. Trump Customs prices in general is still being studied by an American court of appeal.

Concrete solutions

Faced with this threat, Doug Ford offers several solutions to strengthen the Canadian economy. He insists in particular on the need to create an economic climate favorable to companies and investments.

Let us control what we can control, not what Donald Trump Saidhe says. What we can control are taxes. Let’s lower corporate taxes to help companies and create opportunities.

He also suggests launching major infrastructure projects across the country: We must create these major infrastructure projects such as pipelines. such as the construction of ships here even in Ontario, but also across the country.

Earlier Wednesday, Mr. Ford answered several questions from journalists about his tunnel project under the 401 highway. He wishes to build a tunnel which will have three underground floors under the most busy highway in the country.

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M. Ford Also addresses the issue of interest rates and access to credit: Let’s look at interest rates, Canada Bank. They must lower these interest rates-half a point, or whatever-let’s give people a little confidence.

Then, he says that Canada must stop building with steel bought elsewhere. The United States uses 60 % Canadian steel. L’UE65 to 70 %. Do you know what Canada uses? 30 %. Let’s start using our steel, rather than foreign steel.

Compulsory joint examination of 2026

According to article 34.7 of theAceumentered into force on July 1, 2020 (new window)the three signatory countries-Canada. the United States and Mexico-must meet before July 1, 2026 to assess the operation of the agreement and determine whether it must be renewed for another period of 16 years.

The Government of Canada also launched public consultations in August 2024 (new window) in order to prepare this joint examination. In the opinion published in the Gazette of Canada. World Affairs Canada indicated that The observations received within the framework of these consultations will contribute to shape the interests and positions of Canada on theAceum in the future, in particular for the joint examination in 2026.

And if an agreement cannot be cleared after the deadline of July 1. 2026, The Commission meets to carry out a joint exam each year until the expiration of this agreementthat is to say in 2036 at the earliest.

A united federation

Despite the various regional concerns, Mr. Ford Considers that the Canadian Prime Ministers are largely agreeing on how to cope with the American president’s trade war.

I think we are all on the same page, but everyone wants to protect their sector. I want to protect the automotive sector. Quebec wants to protect the steel and aluminum sector. It’s good. Everyone has their differences. but I would tell you that 98 % of the renegotiation aceum, everything except “parish things we all agree on is that we have to go ahead, so it’s a good thinghe says.

He concludes by reiterating his warning: We have to move forward faster, but be ready, my friends. It comes.