Summary
Canada's ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, will leave her position early next year as ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada are at a standstill. Hillman has served as ambassador since 2020 and previously was involved in renegotiating the trade agreement known as CUSMA. Her departure comes at a time when CUSMA is under review and trade talks have been complicated by tariffs President Trump imposed on Canadian goods.
Key Facts
- Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., plans to step down early next year.
- She has been the ambassador since March 2020 and played a role in renegotiating the CUSMA trade agreement.
- The CUSMA agreement, also known as USMCA in the U.S., is currently being reviewed.
- President Trump has suggested he might let the CUSMA trade agreement expire.
- Hillman stated she would still support Canada's negotiating team after her departure.
- Trade talks are stalled due to tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canadian goods.
- Jamieson Greer from the U.S. praised Hillman's work and stated her exit shouldn't affect negotiations.
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commended Hillman for her service.
