Lighthizer Says the U.S. Is Aiming for a Nafta Deal in May
- Top U.S. negotiator says he wants an agreement within weeks
- Canada cites lack of progress on key issues, stakeholder says
Former Ambassador Heyman Says Trump Has Mismanaged Trade Policy
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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he wants to reach a deal in coming weeks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement, adding a sense of urgency to trilateral negotiations that have run for over eight months.
Lighthizer is scheduled to meet with his Mexican and Canadian counterparts on Monday after he returns from a trip to China. The three have been holding regular talks since August, and last week gathered in Washington for several days of negotiations. While Canada’s government highlighted a series of major sticking points that still remain in a call with stakeholders Tuesday, Lighthizer struck an upbeat tone.