June 29, 2026
Will Canada Be Left Behind? The US, Mexico & Canada’s Trade Future
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: Alejandro Martinez Araiza
As North America prepares for another review of the USMCA trade agreement, Alejandro Martinez Araiza, Secretary General of Mexico's National Food and Commerce Union, explains what it could mean for Canada's economy, trade, energy, labour, AI, and relations with both the United States and Mexico. The conversation also explores China's growing influence and why faith and strong moral foundations still matter for North America's future.
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In this episode
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- 00:00 – Opening & Psalm 24
- 02:10 – Guest comes in
- 02:23 – What is the USMCA?
- 05:15 – Canada's relationship with China
- 07:20 – Alberta, energy and pipelines
- 09:15 – What Mexico wants from negotiations
- 11:15 – Cheap labour vs affordable living
- 15:10 – Faith, culture and Mexico's future
- 20:53 – Do Canadian, American & Mexican workers want the same thing?
- 23:12 – Labour reform, AI and protecting workers
- 26:13 – Final thoughts
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