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'We got the right deal for Canada', PM Trudeau visits Windsor assembly plant

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Chrysler assembly plant in Windsor, Ont. Friday afternoon, telling workers that 'the right deal for Canada on the USMCA' was achieved.

'We're facing big challenges. But Canadians have overcome great challenges in the past'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to auto workers at Windsor's Chrysler assembly plant on Friday afternoon. (Troy Shantz/Canadian Press)

Just hours after attendingtheconstruction kickoff for the Gordie Howe bridge,Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Chrysler assembly plant in Windsor, Ont. Friday afternoon, telling workers that "the right deal for Canada on the USMCA" was achieved.

Trudeau used his four-minute address in front ofa sea of surrounding auto workers to thank labour unions, car parts companies, and "all the various members of the industry" who assisted with trade negotiations.

"The key thing on that is always listening, learning, talking about how we're going to build a better future and thinking about that future what the long term [looks like]," he said. "In terms of your jobs when you retire, but also your kids' jobs and your grandkids' jobs."

Under the USMCA, there are no tariffs placed on Canadian vehicles. The revised deal willrequire 75 per cent of an automobile's componentsto be made in North America, up from62.5 per cent under the original NAFTA.

During his address, Trudeau didn't provide any other details about the trade deal.

"Yes, we're facing big challenges. But Canadians have overcome great challenges in the past and we will continue to do it as long as we do what you know best in Windsor," said Trudeau.

"Roll up your sleeves, work hard and stick together."

Trudeau ended his two-day stop in Windsor by handing out turkeys at the Unemployed Help Centre.