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Grim reality of Nafta talks sets in after tough US demands

2017-10-15 09:21:08       source:The Straits Times

October 15, 2017


Negotiators from Canada and Mexico grappled with US demands to drastically alter the North American Free Trade Agreement on Saturday (Oct 14), as talks over renewal of the pact vilified by President Donald Trump ran through a fourth straight day.


Some downcast participants said the demands, unveiled this week in line with Trump's "America First" agenda, have increased the odds of Nafta's demise.


At the very least, they could make it impossible to reach a deal renewing the treaty before a year-end deadline.


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