Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reshuffled his cabinet yesterday to prepare for Donald Trump’s presidency, according several media reports.International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland – credited with reanimating the free trade agreement with the European Union last year – will take over the country’s foreign affairs portfolio.Freeland replaces Stephane Dion, who is quitting politics to take up a diplomatic post, CBC News reported.Freeland’s priority will be navigating Canada’s relationship with the United States, its largest trade and security partner, as protectionist sentiments take root in Washington.President-elect Trump has vowed to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and …read more
Source: Gulf times
