White House notifies Congress of plans to sign trade deal with Mexico, possibly Canada

01 September, 2018
White House notifies Congress of plans to sign trade deal with Mexico, possibly Canada
The White House on Friday informed Congress it intends to sign a new free trade deal with Mexico and possibly Canada within 90 days.

While no deal was finalized with Canada on a rewrite of the North American Free Trade Agreement, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said talks with officials from Ottawa — which were “constructive” and “made progress” — will continue next week.

“Today the president notified the Congress of his intent to sign a trade agreement with Mexico — and Canada, if it is willing — 90 days from now,” Lighthizer said in a statement.

He said the agreement will have “huge benefits for our workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” 
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