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Why NAFTA's Fate Isn't Decided Yet
Feb 6, 2017 | 09:15 GMT
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Summary
A diplomatic feud over trade and border security has been brewing between the United States and Mexico for over a week. At the center of it is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which encompasses the United States, Mexico and Canada and which new U.S. President Donald Trump claims is unfair to the United States. In a recent breakthrough, officials from both sides declared their desire for a dialogue to amend NAFTA. Agreeing on the need to talk is a positive step, but whether the talks make headway will depend almost entirely on the moves each party makes before it even gets to the table.
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