The growth of a protectionist mindset and policy south of the border is front of mind for Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as the U.S. braces for midterm elections in early November.

Beatty said on Friday, from the Global Business Forum in Banff, that the shift from an open and free market to protectionism has its roots going back several years. It was accelerated under the Donald Trump presidency and has been doubled-down on by U.S. President Joe Biden.

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