Freeland plays down Trump assertion Canada being ‘difficult, spoiled’ on NAFTA
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada and Mexico are “spoiled” and difficult to deal with in NAFTA negotiations.
But Canadian officials are playing down the typically bombastic comments, insisting progress is still being made — particularly on the pivotal issue of automobiles — towards a deal that will be mutually beneficial to all three countries.
“Mexico has been very difficult to deal with. Canada has been very difficult to deal with,” Trump said Wednesday.
“They have been taking advantage of the United States for a long time. I am not happy with their requests but I will tell you, in the end we win, we will win and we’ll win big.”