About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of Canada as America's largest manufacturing partner and the role of USMCA in strengthening North American manufacturing.

Most Americans assume China is America's largest manufacturing partner—but the reality is different. Canada and Mexico are now the United States' #1 and #2 trading partners, with Canada playing a critical role in keeping American factories running. In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Amy Nicklaus sits down with Peter Okun, Editor-in-Chief of Manufacturing Talk Radio Podcast News, to explore how USMCA strengthens North American manufacturing, supports millions of jobs, and helps the U.S. remain globally competitive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Amy Nicklaus

Guest: Peter Okun

Topics covered

• manufacturing
• trade
• USMCA
• North America
• jobs
• global competitiveness

Keywords

• manufacturing
• Canada
• USMCA
• trade partners
• jobs
• global competitiveness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manufacturing Talk Radio, USMCA

Places: Canada, Mexico, United States

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