New Nafta a priority for Trump, says commerce nominee Wilbur Ross
Donald Trump plans to send formal notification letters to Canada and Mexico within days of the inauguration, says report
Washington — Renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) will be a priority for Donald Trump’s administration, his nominee for commerce secretary said, signalling new talks with Canada and Mexico will begin swiftly after Friday’s inauguration. Wilbur Ross, speaking Wednesday during a confirmation hearing in Washington, said the trade pact was "logically the first thing for us to deal with" after taking power. His comments come after a Canadian newspaper reported the US administration plans to serve notice of renegotiation within days of taking office. "We have to solidify the relationships in the best way we can in our territory before we go off to other jurisdictions," Ross said on Wednesday when asked about Nafta. The pact would probably be a "very early topic in this administration." Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has changed tack as he braces for new trade talks, as has Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. Each has named a new foreign minister, among o...
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