Toronto Star

Fred Lazar

Publishing · On our record since 2025

Where this writer stands

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration

“A commitment to eliminate tariffs within a five-year time frame should be a primary goal. We saw the value of the USMCA exemptions when Trump unilaterally increased tariff rates — the exemptions stood.” Read the piece

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Recent work

Fred Lazar: Canada/U.S. trade relations are at the beginning of something new. But what’s it going to look like?Opinion · Toronto Star · Jun 6, 2026
Donald Trump’s tariff deadline is approaching. Here are Mark Carney’s choicesOpinion · Toronto Star · Jul 31, 2025