Janice Charette
Janice Charette is the chief trade negotiator for Canada.
Notable Quotes
"My mandate is to protect the fundamentals in the existing trade pact and seek relief from U.S. tariffs."View Story →
"Her mandate is to protect the 'fundamentals' in the existing trade pact and seek relief from U.S. tariffs."View Story →
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