Oct 01 Canada-U.S. agree on new trade deal to replace NAFTA By Paul Wiseman, Rob Gillies, Associated Press If signed, the new deal, called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, would replace the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 6:27 Analyzing the tentative U.S.-Mexico trade deal, and the outlook for Canada to sign on President Trump has long criticized NAFTA, so it’s little surprise that he is pursuing an alternative trade deal with Mexico. The tentative agreement reached this week contains provisions for keeping auto manufacturing in North America, ensures workers earn higher wages… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 5:00 News Wrap: U.S., Mexico reach tentative agreement on new trade deal In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. and Mexico reached tentative agreement on a trade deal to replace NAFTA. Next, the administration will negotiate with Canada, whose foreign ministry said it’s “encouraged” by the progress to date. Meanwhile, Iran argued… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch 3:52 News Wrap: U.S., South Korea reach new trade deal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. and South Korea have reached a new trade agreement, which will double American auto exports to the South. President Trump had called the existing deal a job killer. Also, Poland signed a major… Continue watching
Apr 27 Trump says U.S. won’t leave NAFTA — for now By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but could still withdraw if he concludes a renegotiated pact is… Continue reading
Feb 05 Column: Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership isn’t a bum deal By Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Cathleen Cimino-Isaacs It’s a rocky road to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but here’s why we should take it. Continue reading
Nov 18 Obama promotes trade deal in Asia, but tough fight remains at home By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press The president is facing opposition to the deal from Democrats and Republicans alike. Continue reading
Jul 24 What the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal will mean for food prices, wages and medical tourism By Vikram Mansharamani While many of us head to beaches or backyard barbecues this weekend, negotiating teams from 12 nations will be busy working on perhaps the most important trade deal of our generation — the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: After measles outbreak, California lawmakers vote for strict vaccination bill By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the California State Assembly voted to require that nearly all public school children get their shots, or otherwise be homeschooled. Also, Congress completed work on a major trade package, clearing the way for the Obama… Continue watching
Jun 23 What you need to know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership By Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Cathleen Cimino-Isaacs The Senate voted today to prevent a filibuster against Trade Promotion Authority, legislation essential to advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership, handing a welcome victory to President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Gary Clyde Hufbauer and Cathleen Cimino break down… Continue reading