Media Release
Statement by the Canadian Steel Producers Association on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
OTTAWA, Dec. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the signing of the Protocol to amend the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Catherine Cobden, President of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) released the following statement:
“We would like to congratulate the Governments of Canada, the United States and Mexico on their efforts on the CUSMA.”
“The CUSMA is an important agreement for the North American steel industry and its customers in steel-consuming industries. It will benefit Canadian steel producers by further strengthening manufacturing supply chains in North America and by improving on the terms of NAFTA.”
“Canadian steel producers call upon all three North American governments to ratify the CUSMA swiftly and to work closely with the steel industry on implementation of the new agreement to ensure our industry’s continued competitiveness.”
About the Canadian Steel Producers Association
The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) is the national voice of Canada’s primary steel producers and some of the country’s largest steel consumers. Our 17 members supply essential materials to sectors including automotive, energy, construction, and transportation—supporting jobs, economic growth, and resilient supply chains. A strong domestic steel industry is critical to Canada’s economic sovereignty, ensuring reliable access to materials essential to our infrastructure, strategic industries, and national resilience.
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