Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, spoke with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.

The two leaders welcomed the agreement reached last night between Canada and the United States, alongside Mexico, on a new and modern trade agreement, called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

The Prime Minister and President stressed that the agreement would bring the countries closer together, create jobs and grow the middle class, enhance North American competitiveness, and provide stability, predictability, and prosperity to the region.

The leaders agreed to keep in close touch and move the agreement forward.