Canada formally requests renewal of North American free trade pact

Last week, Greer said that he will also be discussing increasing the percentage of US content in North American-made cars, as well as co-ordinating external tariffs on other countries with Canada and Mexico.In its talks with Mexico, the US has asked that vehicles made in North America contain at least 50% American-made content, according to Reuters.Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Carney said that cars made in Canada already contain around that amount of US content.In a speech in New York last week, he said a stronger Canadian economy would also support growth in US. "Canada Strong will help make America great again," he said. Domestic pressure has been building on the prime minister to reach a deal, with the Conservative opposition citing Canada's lagging economic growth and high youth unemployment rate."What is the plan?" asked Jasraj Singh Hallan, a Conservative MP at a news conference on Tuesday morning, calling Carney a "grand illusionist" who has failed to deliver on his promise of growing Canada's economy. Greer has blamed the slower pace of Canada-US negotiations on Canada's decision to retaliate against the US for its tariffs, compared to Mexico.