Pictured above from left, Premier of Ontario Doug Ford, Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe, Premier of New Brunswick Blaine Higgs, and Nelson Mullins partner David Wilkins.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, POLITICOPro, and the Council of the Federation hosted a breakfast discussion on U.S.-Canada relations featuring panelists Premier of Ontario Doug Ford, Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe, and Premier of New Brunswick Blaine Higgs in Washington D.C. at the Nelson Mullins Rotunda conference room overlooking the U.S. Capitol on Friday, Feb. 22.

David Wilkins, Nelson Mullins partner and former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, gave the opening remarks. “It is always a treat when we get to share the view with extra special guests like our friends from Canada and discuss what I think is our country’s most important and dynamic relationship," said Wilkins. “I thank POLITICOPro for lending their expertise on these informative events and I’m grateful to have Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs in D.C. with us to share their insight.”

The hour-long conversation, moderated by POLITICOPro Canada's Alexander Panetta and Lauren Gardner, offered a space for Canadian premiers to discuss U.S.-Canadian trade relations. Premier Ford said, “What’s good for Canada is good for the U.S.; what’s good for the U.S. is good for Canada.” While Premier Moe stated, “We need to stay focused on products we have, like steel and uranium, and work together and maintain the trusted relationship we have.” But, Premier Higgs warned, “…trade is balanced, yet we have companies hit with 20% tariffs and companies will go under as a result.”

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