Freeland says Mexico’s significant concessions, on the auto issue in particular, pave the way for a good agreement.
Freeland says they’ll get into specifics starting tomorrow. “Constructive” conversation with Lighthizer today.
Freeland won’t answer directly when asked if Canada will refuse to accept any kind of sunset clause, even the modified 16-year version. Says they’re looking closely at positions that have changed, will get into details tomorrow.
Freeland comments in summary: Mexican concessions on autos/labour are encouraging; no Canadian panic, have planned for the best and worst outcomes; she didn’t get into details with Lighthizer today, won’t discuss them with us.
It wasn’t clear to me if Freeland kept emphasizing Mexican “concessions” as a jab at Mexico for making this deal, but that is certainly possible.
