Trudeau brought business women from Canada.
They praised the Keystone XL pipeline for creating jobs when the whole idea behind a pipeline is that it takes like 3 guys to run it once it's done.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017...onference.html
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are holding a joint press conference Monday, in which they are expected to discuss a number of issues, including U.S.-Canada relations, trade and the environment.
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We have a two-minute warning for the leaders, and so we can expect them out shortly.
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The East Room in the White House is now full, and we are expecting Trump and Trudeau any moment now.
Trudeau and Trump have a released a joint statement. in which they say they "affirmed their longstanding commitment to close cooperation in addressing both the challenges facing our two countries and problems around the world."
In the statement, the leaders talk about the importance of trade between the two allies, and pledge to co-operate on labor mobility, and encouraging companies in both countries to invest in infrastructure.
"In particular, we look forward to the expeditious completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will serve as a vital economic link between our two countries," they say.
On the controversial subject of the Keystone XL pipeline, they pledged their commitment to work on projects "that will create jobs while respecting the environment."
On border security, they renewed their commitment to a "21st century border" including a coordinated entry-exit information system.
The leaders also announced a United States-Canada Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders -- to "promote the growth of women-owned enterprises and to further contribute to our overall economic growth and competitiveness, as well as the enhanced integration of our economies."
"Our countries deserve our full commitment to increased economic growth, which we will deliver," they concluded their statement.
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Wonderful meeting with Canadian PM @justinTrudeau and a group of leading CEO's & business women from Canada