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US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact

The North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term comes up for renewal Wednesday, a process that is likely to last months, maybe longer.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 1, 9:01 AM

US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact

The North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term comes up for renewal Wednesday, a process that is likely to last months, maybe longe...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 1, 9:46 AM

US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American…

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New York Times - BusinessAnalysis · Jul 1, 9:03 AM

What to Know About the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Talks

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July 1 could be the beginning of the end for a trade pact President Trump has long criticized — or the start of a path to its renewal.

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