Michigan governor says North America free trade deal critical for auto production

Reuters01-16
Michigan governor says North America free trade deal critical for auto production

DETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday it was critical for U.S. auto production the Trump administration reach a deal this year to extend a North American free trade deal with Canada and Mexico and warned of China's rise as a major auto producer.

"This system only works if and when we are a good partner to our allies. When we fight our neighbors, however, China wins," Whitmer, a Democrat, said in a speech at the Detroit auto show. She said the United States should abandon USMCA. "We should build on the best parts and make it even better... Is it perfect? No. But without our allies, we do not stand a chance. "

(Reporting by David Shepardson in Washington, Editing by Franklin Paul)

((Email David.Shepardson@thomsonreuters.com 202-579-6093))

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