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NAFTA
For farmers in central Washington, the USMCA is "a big relief"
Oct 1, 2018
Patrick Smith of Loftus Ranches in Yakima says the new trade deal takes away some uncertainty for farmers like him.
The winners and losers of NAFTA 2.0
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 1, 2018
U.S. dairy farmers make gains in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Mexican auto makers hopeful, with movement on U.S. trade agreement
Sep 27, 2018
But there are still obstacles ahead.
Iowa farmers' trade war reality
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Sep 24, 2018
China and Canada were once two of the state's best customers. Iowa's agriculture secretary has some ideas about what to do next.
Canada is in no rush to join a new NAFTA deal
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 19, 2018
Even with the U.S. and Mexico reaching an early pact, there are still some issues to iron out before Canada joins in.
Canada's Aluminum Valley grapples with U.S. tariffs
by
Emma Jacobs
Sep 17, 2018
A 50-mile stretch along the Saguenay River in Quebec produces roughly half of Canada's aluminum; residents are anxious.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S and Canada prepare to resume tough NAFTA talks
by
Erika Beras
Sep 3, 2018
On Wednesday, Canadian and U.S. negotiators head back to the negotiating table for discussions on overhauling the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA.) Over the weekend, President Trump tweeted that there was no need to keep Canada in the deal and he warned he might terminate it altogether. Then yesterday, Richard Trumka, the leader of […]
New NAFTA labor standards may be difficult to enforce
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 29, 2018
As part of the ongoing renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the United States and Mexico have tentatively agreed to new higher labor standards. One provision that has automakers’ attention requires 40-45 percent of a car be made by workers earning at least $16 per hour. The goal is to incentivize car companies […]
Can Congress even approve a U.S.-Mexico trade deal that leaves out Canada?
Aug 28, 2018
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland was back in Washington on Tuesday, rejoining NAFTA negotiations with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer after weeks on the sidelines. The United States and Mexico have sketched out the beginnings of an agreement, and the question now is whether Canada can be brought into the deal. On Monday, President Donald […]