Canada's Freeland: Planned counter tariffs against US 'are strong and they need to be'

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland has recently crossed the wires providing the key quotes, via Reuters, found below.

• She welcomes U.S. Commerce secretary Ross' remarks on Canadian steel not posing security threat.
• Planned counter tariffs against united states 'are strong and they need to be'
• Reiterates that Canada sees no link between NAFTA negotiations and U.S. Tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum.
• Says she proposed that NAFTA nations meet every five years to review what had been achieved, says Mexico backs this idea.
• Reiterates that Ottawa cannot accept a five-year sunset clause, says chapter 19 dispute resolution mechanism is crucial.
• There will continue to be moments of drama in NAFTA talks, remains confident.
• Still discussing how government can best support steel and aluminum workers.