"We achieved that result by making the case to our American friends and neighbours that when it comes to medical equipment and medical services the relationship between Canada and the United States is one of interdependence," Freeland said during a press conference.U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had asked Minnesota-based 3M to prioritize the American demand for masks — despite existing orders from countries including Canada.
"I think it's good news for Canadians and for Americans that that argument resonated with our partners and we're just going to keep going in that vein." "I think of the thousands of nurses, for example, who cross the bridge in Windsor to work in the Detroit medical system every single day. These are things that Americans rely on. It would be a mistake to create blockages or reduce the amount of back and forth trade of essential goods and services including medical goods across our border."
"When the cards are down you see who your friends are, and I think it’s very clear over the last couple days who our friends are." "It is a reciprocal and balanced relationship and…both countries do best when we work together. And that's why we were able to achieve a win-win outcome. That will be the argument that we continue to make and advance in our relationship with the United States in these truly difficult and complicated times," Freeland said.
Trudeau to call Trump on masks. A few days is just not good for responsible leadership. But do nothing sometimes means, things fix themselves.
Yeah the usa depended on us that one time😶
We have the product to make the masks, the states don’t, yet they ban our mask shipment? When did the balls fall off the monkey?
Good news , Love thu neighbor.
Love how the wording has changed a bit. But notice how the BS lie of Trump saying Canada and Mexico would not receive any mask. Has changed since the media got caught lying. Now their just doing a little fib! Saying we straightened out the White House on this matter. 😉😉😉😉
And everyone thinks Trudeau is a bafoon. This guy takes the cake!
This has absolutely nothing to do with Freeland or Trudeau.
3M was price gouging. Rumor has it Quebec paid the inflated price and Trump stopped the transaction. But, hey, this is no place for rumors and finger pointing. (Maybe my comment is 'Fake News'?)
We are a global community and we need to work together to stop Covid 19.
Thank goodness❤️because it pretty difficult to make masks when the pulp & paper needed comes from Canada.
What a load of fake news.
Bullshit. He never blocked the shipments of masks.
Unbelievable. These incompetent flakes had nothing to do with the deal between 3m and Trump.
Just start making our own masks..
Such BS.
When these masks will hit the population, the virus will be long gone. Take them socks and use them as muzzles. That's it.
After 3M got caught selling off their manufacturing floor and pushing orders back the PR machine kicked in. The only politician that clamped down was Trump. The rest tried to blame him.
The Red Herring grows bigger.
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