Will Canada Be Left Behind? The US, Mexico & Canada's Trade Future

Talk Truth 06.29.26 - 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.00:00 – Opening & Psalm 2402:10 – Guest comes in02:23 – What is the USMCA?05:15 – Canada's relationship with China07:20 – Alberta, energy and pipelines09:15 – What Mexico wants from negotiations11:15 – Cheap labour vs affordable living15:10 – Faith, culture and Mexico's future20:53 – Do Canadian, American & Mexican workers want the same thing?23:12 – Labour reform, AI and protecting workers26:13 – Final thoughts