The U.S. has given Canada a month-long reprieve from Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs in response to what he claims is Canada’s inaction on border security and drug trafficking. But the incoming administration also has indicated there are other major sticking points that will come up down the road.

Trade Minister Mary Ng is defending her government’s "Team Canada" outreach efforts to avoid the stiff tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. Ng is touting new trade deals with Ecuador and other nations as her government works behind the scenes to diversify trade,