Fred Lazar, an associate professor of economics in LA&PS, has written an article piece in The Hamilton Spectator about the current state of affairs in international trade. The piece discusses the renewal of the CUSMA trade agreement, with Lazar noting that such agreements require compromise. He outlines what Canada needs to prioritize in its upcoming negotiations, as well as the demands the United States is likely to bring to the table. While no one party is likely to get everything they want, he says that having a trade agreement in place is better than not having one.  Â
Lazar holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University. His research interests are in labour economics.Â
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