Canada's Freeland: Optimistic about the talks to revamp NAFTA

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland recently crossed the wires with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.

• Modernized NAFTA deal is still possible; says she is convinced there is goodwill and a desire to move forward on NAFTA.
• Optimistic about the talks to revamp NAFTA.
• Government is working on ways to directly support Canadian steel and aluminum industries and workers.
• Government discussing possible U.S. Auto tariffs with European Union, Japan and Mexico.
• Asked about possible government aid for the auto sector, cites C$867 million package set up for Canadian softwood lumber industry in 2017.