Intense Trade Talks Between The U.S. And Canada Are Underway

08/30/2018

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Scott Horsley | NPR

Canada is negotiating with the U.S. on a possible trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico has already agreed to new terms with the U.S.

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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Intense trade talks are happening right now between the U.S. and Canada. President Trump is putting pressure on our northern neighbor to strike a deal by the end of this week or else risk being left out of a new trade agreement he’s reached with Mexico. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: I think Canada very much wants to make the deal. And I think it’s going to be obviously very good for Canada if they do. And I think it’s probably not going to be good at all if they don’t. Read more here.