美贸易代表又出狂言：加拿大、墨西哥不能成为中国等国的出口中心

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Trade Representative, Jamison Greer, has made controversial statements urging Canada and Mexico not to become export centers for countries like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, indicating a desire for U.S. control over their trade policies [1][5]. Group 1: U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Relations - Greer criticized Canada and Mexico for their tariffs on foreign cars, suggesting that the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) has issues, yet acknowledged that both countries are significant export markets for the U.S. [3][5]. - There are indications that Trump may consider withdrawing from the USMCA, despite its stipulations requiring member countries to maintain the agreement until 2036 [5][9]. - Greer proposed the idea of negotiating separately with Canada and Mexico, arguing that their economic relationships with the U.S. are distinct, which contradicts the original intent of the trilateral agreement [7]. Group 2: Global Trade Dynamics - Greer’s comments reflect a unilateral approach to trade, attempting to dictate terms to Canada and Mexico while downplaying their economic independence and needs [12]. - The interconnectedness of global supply chains makes it impractical for the U.S. to enforce a complete decoupling from China, as this could adversely affect American businesses as well [3][12]. - Canada and Mexico are actively seeking to diversify their trade relationships, as evidenced by Mexico's efforts to upgrade its free trade agreement with the EU to reduce reliance on the U.S. market [10][12].