Abney cited a new UPS survey that suggests Canadian business is “ready and eager” to compete in a global economy, rather than focussing on its traditional U.S. trading partner.

"What does this mean for your economy? It's growing and you're creating jobs. There's a lesson for the United States," he added.

Abner also praised Canada’s government for securing free trade agreements in Central and South America and pursuing similar agreements in Asia’s developing markets.

Despite a recent dip in air cargo traffic, China remains UPS’s largest growth market. Since 2002 the company has invested one billion dollars in a logistics infrastructure that includes two major air hubs in Shanghai and Shenzhen.