Why Donald Trump Decided to Back Off Nafta Threat
President wanted to show action on key promises before 100-day mark, but Mexico’s Peña Nieto and Canada’s Trudeau urged him not to withdraw from accord
What Canadians Think of Trump’s Tough Talk on Nafta
As President Donald Trump renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, WSJ hit the streets to hear what Canadians think about Trump’s tough talk. Photo: David George-Cosh/ The Wall Street Journal
President Donald Trump was prepared to end the North American Free Trade Agreement deal, which had governed trade relations for the past 23 years, with a dramatic announcement Saturday at a Pennsylvania political rally marking his 100th day in office.
As rumors spread of the possible action, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto called the president urging him not to pull out of the accord. “Let me think about it,” Mr. Trump said….
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