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Good-bye NAFTA, hello USMCA: Canada inks new trade deal with US, Mexico
More access to dairy but Canada saves dispute provision, accommodation reached on Section 232 tariffs.
Canada US reach deal to stay in trade pact with Mexico
US farmers get more access to the Canadian dairy market, but NAFTA dispute-resolution process stays.
US, Canada pulling all nighters in talks to revamp NAFTA
Pressure grows to reach a deal by the end of the month when Lighthizer must make public a copy of the agreement with Mexico.
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Freeland to return to NAFTA talks in Washington this week
Intense discussions continue but stalling over dispute settlement mechanism.
Freeland briefs PM on NAFTA, not returning to Washington immediately
Lead negotiator Steve Verheul and David MacNaughton, Canada’s ambassador to the US, back in action on Sept. 14.
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Freeland returns to Washington for high level NAFTA negotiations
Still stuck on dairy, culture exemption and dispute resolution mechanism.
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US-Mexico NAFTA talks minus Canada: feds insist they’re encouraged
A positive sign for the future of the trade deal – even if Canada wasn’t invited to take part: senior official
Freeland heads to Washington as NAFTA hangs in balance
Partners working around the clock to get a deal in time for the current Congress, but time is running out.
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NAFTA’s big sticking point: major gaps between US, Mexico on autos
Mexico differing on auto parts that benefit production in high-wage jurisdictions.
Push is on as NAFTA countries seek a deal before elections
Lighthizer sees the window for a deal only open for the next one or two weeks.
US China trade talks centre on rivalry over advanced technologies
Trump seeks concessions over policies that force US companies to share technology with Chinese partners.
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Canada, US spar over NAFTA sunset clause
Freeland and Lighthizer people clash over late stage sticking point.
New NAFTA must lower Canada’s ‘dairy wall: Senior US legislator
Democrat Chuck Schumer says opening up the market must be a top priority.
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80% chance of new NAFTA deal announced within a month: Mexico
Officials are still negotiating technical details in Washington after their political bosses held talks last week.
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World trading order facing biggest threats since Second World War: Freeland
Trump administration wants an agreement in principle on the continental trade pact in the coming weeks.
