Friday, August 31, 2018

U.S., Canada Cast Doubt on Reaching a Nafta Deal by Friday

U.S. and Canadian officials cast doubt about their ability to complete a deal on a revised North American Free Trade Agreement by a Friday deadline set by the Trump administration, with Canada's chief negotiator saying the sides "Are not there yet."

"Following a roughly two-hour Friday morning meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said the country was determined to"stand up" for its national interests.

"We are looking for a good deal, not just any deal.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-canada-rush-to-hash-out-nafta-compromise-1535724907?mod=hp_lead_pos1

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