The economic relationship between the United States and Canada is one of the world’s largest and most integrated. Sharing the longest undefended border globally, these two countries engage in extensive cross-border trade, investment, and labor mobility. Goods and services flow daily across the border, supported by infrastructure such as highways, railways, and ports, making the US-Canada economic corridor a vital artery for both nations.
Trade agreements like USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) have further deepened economic ties by reducing tariffs and harmonizing regulations. Key sectorssuch as automotive, energy, agriculture, and technology-benefit from this close integration, with supply chains often spanning both countries.
However, this interdependence also requires careful management of border security, customs policies, and labor migration to ensure efficiency without compromising safety. Overall, the US-Canada economic dynamics exemplify how neighboring countries can foster mutual growth through cooperation, shared standards, and open markets
Programma:
1:30PM-2:00PM – WELCOME COFFEE
2:00PM-2:10PM – OPENING REMARKS
Elissa Golberg, Ambassador of Canada to Italy
Giorgio Bartolomucci, Festival della Diplomazia
2:10PM-2:20PM – KEYNOTE SPEECH
Jonathan Fried, Senior Advisor, Allbright Stonebridge Group
2:20PM-2:45PM – INTERVENTIONS
Paolo Casalino, Director-General, Industry Policies, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Paolo Guerrieri, Visiting Professor, Sciences Po, Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)
Laurie Trautman, Director, Border Policy Research Institute, Western Washington University
MODERATOR
Paolo Quercia, Director, Research and Analysis Division, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
