The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday edition that senior Liberal cabinet ministers defended Canada's trade strategy with the U.S. following meetings with Mexican officials. The Globe's Stephanie Levitz writes that Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to strengthen bilateral ties. They noted Canada's relationship with the U.S. is distinct from Mexico's and emphasized that each country is pursuing its own interests. Earlier this year, Mr. Trump imposed a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico not covered by the USMCA. Both countries face additional tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos. Canada has retaliated with its own tariffs, while Mexico has not yet responded. President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs to 30 per cent for Mexico and 35 per cent for Canada by Aug. 1 if new deals were not reached. Mexico was granted a 90-day extension, but Canada was not. Mr. Trump announced a reprieve, stating he and Ms. Sheinbaum understood each other but criticized Canadian leadership. The extension for Mexico followed a call between them, while Mr. Trump has yet to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney.