Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said American concerns about Mexico’s trade policy not being in line with its North American allies on China are “legitimate,” and she shares them.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she shares Washington's concerns about whether Mexico is "aligned" with Canada and the U.S. on trade policy — specifically when it comes to China.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said she shares concerns voiced by counterparts in the United States about Mexico ’s trade practices when it comes to Chinese imports. “I think those are legitimate concerns for our American partners and neighbours to have,

The port opening in Chancay underscores China’s growing clout in a region that once looked primarily to the United States for economic opportunity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian counterpart Dina Boluarte inaugurated a $1.3 billion port that could transform South American trade with Asia just as Beijing prepares for a potential trade war with the US.

The port has the potential to “transform trade” by turning Peru into a shipping hub thanks to Chinese investment.