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1/30/2021

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister C…

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call with
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia
Freeland
January 29, 2021

Earlier today, Secretary Janet Yellen spoke with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance
Minister Chrystia Freeland. During the call, Secretary Yellen a irmed the importance of close
collaboration between the United States and Canada on economic policy and national
security. Secretary Yellen conveyed her priorities for bolstering recovery e orts and
mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting inequality and creating jobs, and
forcefully addressing the threat of climate change. The Secretary also discussed the
importance of the U.S.-Canada trade relationship to both economies. Secretary Yellen noted
her interest in working closely with Deputy Prime Minister Freeland to advance mutual
priorities through the G-7, G-20, and other international fora. Secretary Yellen shared her
desire to work together as neighbors, allies, and trade partners to face the challenges
ahead.

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