Trump – Trudeau
They Mean Business!
Historic Meeting
is Good News for Alberta
Let's Be
Clear - the trade between the countries is big. There is a flow of exports
including 3 million barrels of oil daily to well over 35 USA states. The dollar
figure is more than $2 billion in trade on a daily basis that crosses the
world's longest undefended border. Many other countries are envious of this
gateway to the biggest trading relationship on the planet.
Fears - "Buy
American'' Protectionism – Major Threat
The fears are stayed for now. In a joint statement issued yesterday,
the two leaders recognized "profound shared economic interests," and
pledged to work tirelessly to boost growth and generate jobs in both countries.
Why Trump
and Trudeau Both Smiling
The communiqué says the two countries will work
to... move forward on the Keystone XL pipeline and commit to establishing
pre-clearance operations for cargo crossing the border. "We intend to
accelerate the completion of pre-clearance for additional cities and continue
to expand this program," it reads. Trump also wants the North Dakota
oil pipe line to move forward.
Round-Table
Discussion - Emphasis on Support for Women Entrepreneurs
Of note, Trudeau's team "reached out" to propose a joint task
force on advancing women in the workplace, a policy dear to the heart of
Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump.
Reading from his notes, Trump said, "[that] women are the primary
source of income in 40% of American households," and he added that in
order to create good economic growth, our economy should provide jobs and be a
place where women can work and thrive.
Trudeau is
No Stranger for Support for Women - 50-50 Even
"Because it's 2015," Trudeau made his Cabinet gender-balanced.
Trudeau spoke freely about his pleasure at sitting around the table with a
number of successful executives who just happen to be women. He emphasized the
need to address the unique barriers that entrepreneurial women face, that they,
have overcome significant challenges and will have greater insight into how to
remove those barriers and be formidable contributors to the success of business
and the economy.
A Sigh of
Relief for Now
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