Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reminded us of an important but little-discussed part of trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico -- "virtually 75%" of trade between the U.S. and its two neighbors is "already tariff free" because of the USMCA agreement.

Canadian border crossings into New York decreased by over 21% in June 2025 compared to June 2024, as new tariffs on Canadian goods loom, affecting local tourism, employment, and businesses upstate.

Our automotive industries are deeply connected; our workers share the same struggles. Yet today, that relationship is under threat from a wave of U.S. tariffs that are hurting Canadian workers. Indeed, the tariffs hurt American workers too, including U.S. auto workers.