Kirsten Hillman’s departure leaves Ottawa minus a point person with the North American free trade deal on the table.

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. for the last six years says she’s resigning next year as the two major trading partners review the free trade agreement

Kirsten Hillman has been a central figure in Canada-US trade talks since 2017, and was appointed ambassador in 2020.

OTTAWA--Canada on Friday said it was launching consultations on possible trade and economic pacts with India and three other jurisdictions as Prime Minister Mark Carney attempts to reduce the country's economic reliance on the U.S.

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration contributed to a decline in Maine exports to Canada and fewer tourists to visit the state.

Canada posted a small monthly international trade surplus in September, reversing a trend of seven consecutive months of deficits, data showed on Thursday. It registered a marginal trade surplus of C$153 million ($110.

Some international trade experts in Canada are questioning if the country should still be trying to reach deal with the Trump administration.