Pence, Trudeau To Meet In Ottawa On Thursday To Discuss New Trade Deal - Statement

Pence, Trudeau to Meet in Ottawa on Thursday to Discuss New Trade Deal - Statement

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 30th May, 2019) US Vice President Mike Pence in a statement said he looks forward to meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Thursday to discuss advancing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

"Look forward to being in Ottawa tomorrow with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to talk about advancing the USMCA as soon as possible," Pence said via Twitter on Wednesday.

"We commend the Canadians for taking steps to advance this crucial deal that is a win for all countries involved."

Earlier on Wednesday, Trudeau officially presented the new trade agreement proposal to the House of Commons.

The USMCA, which will replace the 1994 NAFTA trade deal, covers auto and agricultural tariffs, intellectual property rights, labor standards, and environmental protections, among other issues.

The agreement must be ratified by the legislatures or parliament in each of the countries in order to take effect.