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Washington wants to "reinvigorate" the Canada-US relationship
After four tumultuous years under Donald Trump, the White House is sending the signal that it wants to boost the Canada-US relationship. Radio-Canada has learned that commitments will be announced between the two countries, particularly with regard to the development of an electric vehicle industry.
Post-pandemic economic recovery will be on the agenda, and among the priority issues is the development of a North American electricity industry.
Radio-Canada learned that at the Biden-Trudeau summit, the two men will commit to working together better to become "world leaders in the development and manufacture of batteries" for electric vehicles. Senior US and Canadian officials say this will be an important part of the green recovery and job creation on both sides of the border.
Right now, the vast majority of the rare minerals used to make these batteries are produced in China. The United States wants to source from Canada in order to avoid reliance on the Beijing regime, should economic sanctions tighten.
"We have to recognize that Canada and the United States have a strong relationship in the energy field," which must be secured, said an American source. On the Canadian side, this is recognized as an "opportunity to position yourself to be an integral part of a North American supply chain"
Technically, President Biden is the host of this meeting, albeit virtually. The meeting should in principle last two hours. The first part will take place with a small group of ministers. The second part will include around ten Canadian ministers and American secretaries of state.