Reference News Network, December 23 report: According to the Associated Press, Toronto, December 22. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on December 22 that financier Mark Wieselman will be appointed as Canada's next ambassador to the United States. This appointment comes at a critical time for US-Canada trade relations.
The report said that Wieselman will take office on February 15 and will participate in negotiations with the United States.
In a statement, Trudeau said, "Wieselman will bring rich experience, connections, and dedication during this crucial period of transformation in our relationship with the United States. As a core member of our negotiation team, he will help secure the interests of Canadian workers, businesses, and institutions."
Wieselman will replace Kristen Hillman, who announced her resignation earlier this month.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will face review in 2026. President Trump negotiated the agreement during his first term, but included a clause that could lead to renegotiation in 2026.
Wieselman, 55, previously managed the investment funds of the Canada Pension Plan and the equity funds of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. He is a friend of Trudeau. In 2016, Wieselman became a senior managing director and head of global active equity business at BlackRock, the world's largest asset management company. (Translation by Tu Qi)
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