Canada Lobbies US Senators Ahead of Vote on Key Spending Bill

Provisions in 'Build Back Better' bill could hurt Canada's auto sector, says trade minister

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is one of the U.S. senators who Trade Minister Mary Ng met with during her recent visit to Washington to discuss concerns about some provisions in the in 'Build Back Better' bill. Samuel Corum/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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Canada’s Trade Minister Mary Ng made a diplomatic push in Washington last week, meeting with U.S. senators ahead of their vote on a piece of legislation that is dividing Americans and could considerably impact Canada’s auto sector.