Stock Day’s takes the high road on protectionist squabble
Canadian exemption if necessary, but not necessarily a Canadian exemption
Amid all the uproar over the Buy America clause in the stimulus package passed last week by the U.S. House of Representatives, a nuance in Canadian Trade Minister Stockwell Day’s response deserves reflection. Rather than narrowly championing Canada’s interests, Day expressed a preference for a solution that helped all the U.S.’s trading partners.
Get the Best of Maclean’s straight to your inbox.
Sign up for news, commentary, analysis and promotions. Join 80,000+ Canadian readers.
By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.