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Joint statement by Three Amigos speaks for itself

April 22, 2008
Posted by Brent Patterson

Highlights from the 'Joint Statement by President Bush, President Calderon, Prime Minister Harper' include:

1. "We are working to make our regulations more compatible, which will support integrated supply chains and reduce the cost of goods traded within North America."

2. "The United States and Canada are working to finalize a framework agreement to govern cross-border maritime enforcement operations in shared waterways."

3. "Together we intend to create an outlook for biofuels for the region, work to enhance our electricity networks, and make more efficient use of our energy through increasing fuel efficiency of our vehicles."

4. "We are working to strengthen our respective regulatory and inspection systems to protect consumers, while maintaining the efficient flow of food and products among our three countries. We are working to make our food and product safety standards more compatible."

5. "We have made significant progress in discussions for new bilateral emergency management agreements to help manage the movement of goods and people across the border during and after an emergency."

View the full statement here.