While Anand and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne were making the rounds in Mexico, a top White House official accused Ottawa of cozying up to China. Canada and China are the only two among roughly 90 countries to impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

The Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies have sparked varied reactions from key trade partners like Mexico and Canada. Despite tensions, the USMCA remains a crucial element shielding most trade exchanges from punitive measures.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't raise tariffs on Mexican goods Friday for 90 days, in hopes that a new trade deal can be arranged.