‘Reckless and disrespectful’: Pennsylvania governor slams Trump’s Canada comments as he signs trade pact with Ontario
The agreement covers electricity transmission, advanced nuclear technology and $20.5 billion in annual trade, officials said.
- On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a memorandum of understanding to expand co-operation in energy infrastructure, critical minerals, and manufacturing between the two jurisdictions.
- Economic data highlights the partnership: goods traded between Ontario and Pennsylvania reached $20.5 billion in 2025, with Pennsylvania providing $88 million in foreign direct investment to Ontario that year.
- A key component involves energy infrastructure. "The agreement features the development of an electricity transmission and trade framework that would increase electricity transmission between Ontario and Pennsylvania" to lower costs for families and businesses.
- U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra sought to re-frame President Donald Trump's Wednesday comments on USMCA, suggesting the administration's skepticism is an invitation for Canada to negotiate more aggressively.
- Trade talks are accelerating ahead of the July 1 USMCA review date, which offers three options: 16-year renewal, withdrawal, or a decade of annual reviews if negotiations continue beyond the deadline.
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