Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said American concerns about Mexico’s trade policy not being in line with its North American allies on China are “legitimate,” and she shares them.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she shares Washington's concerns about whether Mexico is "aligned" with Canada and the U.S. on trade policy — specifically when it comes to China.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she's heard U.S. officials and business leaders warn that Mexico is not acting the way Canada and the U.S. are in its economic relationship with China. Freeland did not say whether she agrees with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's suggestion that Ottawa and Washington create a bilateral trade agreement if Mexico continues to be a back door for importing cheap Chinese materials.