TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada said Thursday that he had a productive relationship with President Trump despite their broad differences, but also warned that the United States might harm only itself if it reduced trade ties with Canada. Working With TrumpVideoMr. Trudeau spoke in some detail about his relationship with Mr. Trump and rejected the widespread perception that the president does not listen to opposition views, prompting laughter from some in the audience. But he argued that, at least in his experience, Mr. Trump had remained consistent. Prediction: Nafta Will SurviveVideoMr. Trudeau, while not naming Mr. Trump, challenged the president’s protectionist trade talk by repeatedly pointing out the American jobs and other economic benefits created by the North American Free Trade Agreement. The benefits from Nafta for the United States, Mr. Trudeau said, are so significant that there is no possibility that the pact will collapse and no need for a Canadian contingency plan.

Source: New York Times June 22, 2017 22:52 UTC