"The leaders discussed the importance of (bilateral. - RT ) trade and (creation. - RT ) jobs, based on the successful revision of the Agreement on the North American free trade zone," - quoted by TASS, the press service Trudeau.

It is noted that the parties also discussed the next steps in relation to (American. - RT ) duties on steel and aluminum.

In June 2018, Ottawa responded to goods from the United States due to the fact that Washington introduced duties on aluminum and steel from Canada.

In November 2018, the leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada signed a new trade agreement USMCA (The United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement).