Observers expect Kamala Harris to follow U.S. President Joe Biden’s roadmap for America’s relationship with Canada as she moves to secure the Democratic party’s presidential nomination. “On the key things that matter for Canada-U.S. relations, her outlook is very similar to the president,” said Christopher Sands, director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington. …Even so, Canadians have been reaching out to Democrats and Republicans alike. Top of mind is the looming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2026. Harris was one of 10 U.S. senators to vote against the trade agreement, saying it didn’t do enough to protect American workers or the environment. …Softwood lumber and Canada’s digital services tax are key areas of contention for both Republicans and Democrats. Biden largely kept Trump’s tariffs in place, despite promises to reverse them. There has also been tension over the Biden administration’s Buy American procurement rules.
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