Trump in ‘No Rush’ to Finalize NAFTA Talks

Repeating his oft-stated complaint, Reuters reports Trump said the 24-year-old trade agreement has been a “disaster” for the United States.

August 17, 2018

Reuters

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President Donald Trump said he was in “no rush” to conclude NAFTA renegotiation during the latest round of discussion between U.S. and Mexican officials.

Repeating his oft-stated complaint, Reuters reports Trump said the 24-year-old trade agreement has been a “disaster” for the United States.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, however, expressed hope a breakthrough could be made in coming day, though his Mexican counterpart said flexibility was needed to reach agreement, Reuters reports.

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