The Trudeau government is looking to the relationships it established during NAFTA negotiations to resolve the urgent dispute over personal protective equipment with the United States. When Canadian officials reach out to their American counterparts or contacts, they will highlight the fact that the Canada-U.S. medical supply chain is highly integrated, one source said. In the U.S., Kushner has been criticized after he was assigned key responsibilities within the White House coronavirus task force. Kushner connection could benefit OttawaOne source told CBC News, the Canadians see the Kushner connection as one that can be used to Ottawa's advantage. Ford played a similar role during NAFTA negotiations, developing relationships with key members of the Trump administration, including former U.S.

Source: CBC News April 04, 2020 17:19 UTC