Josh Shapiro on US-Canada Relations and Trade Partnership

Pennsylvania's Partnership with Canada

• 🤝 Canada is a critical trading partner for Pennsylvania, with approximately $14 billion in annual exports and imports.
• 💡 Governor Shapiro was recently elected chair of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Commission, comprised of eight US governors and two Canadian premiers, to focus on economic development and Great Lakes protection.

Criticism of Trump's Approach to Canada

• ⚠️ Shapiro criticizes President Trump's rhetoric towards Canada, stating that bullying and undermining sovereignty harms Pennsylvania's farmers and factory workers.
• 🎯 He contrasts Trump's approach with his own worldview, emphasizing the importance of strengthening ties with Canada for job creation and economic opportunity in Pennsylvania.
• 🗣️ Shapiro explicitly stated, "When the president of the United States bullies Canada, threatens to make them the 51st state, belittles them, undermines their sovereignty, that undermines the interests of our farmers and the people who work in our factories."

Personal Experience in Canada

• ✈️ Shapiro recently spent less than 24 hours in Quebec for a Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Commission meeting, where he was elected chair.
• 🌎 He reiterated his respect for the Canadian people and Canada's sovereignty during his visit.

Response to Question on Pam Bondi Testimony

• 🤷 Shapiro stated he did not see Pam Bondi's testimony before Congress and therefore had no reaction.