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U.S. trade rep reignites tariff threats as CUSMA set to come into effectWith the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement coming into effect Wednesday, the U.S. trade ambassador reminded a congressional committee that within the velvet glove of trade diplomacy, Donald Trump's White House wields an iron fist of zero-tolerance enforcement.CanadaJun 28, 2020
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U.S. says new North American trade deal in effect as of July 1U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer makes clear in a statement the U.S. is anxious to get the deal in place to help facilitate the American recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaApr 24, 2020
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‘Law of the jungle’: World Trade Organization appeals court shut down by U.S.Trump and his top trade negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, are especially vociferous critics of the WTO. They argue that the trade organization constrains America's ability to counter unfair trading practices by China and other countries.EconomyDec 10, 2019
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U.S., China planning in-person trade talks next month: White House adviserEarlier this month, Trump backed off a Sept. 1 deadline for imposing tariffs on thousands of Chinese imports and officials in Beijing and Washington announced renewed trade discussions.WorldAug 22, 2019
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Democrats won’t pass trade deal if it’s just ‘NAFTA with sugar on top’: PelosiHouse Democrats want to see more changes to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement before they're willing to ratify it, Speaker Nancy Pelosi says.PoliticsJun 19, 2019
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Trump’s trade czar promises to work with Democrats to pass new NAFTAThe New NAFTA deal will not be ratified by the time Justin Trudeau visits Donald Trump in Washington on June 20.CanadaJun 18, 2019
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Freeland renews push to remove steel, aluminum tariffs during Washington tripForeign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is bound for Washington to meet with Trump trade czar Robert Lighthizer in a renewed push to get punitive steel and aluminum tariffs lifted.CanadaMay 14, 2019
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Trump says trade deal with China could be reached in four weeksU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who is leading the talks for the Trump administration, said there were still some "major, major issues" to resolve and praised Liu's commitment to reform in China.EconomyApr 4, 2019
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Freeland says Canadian support for new NAFTA may hinge on U.S. lifting tariffsForeign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is warning that Canada's support for the updated North American trade pact may hinge on the U.S. lifting tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.CanadaMar 25, 2019
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How Jared Kushner helped salvage the USMCA dealKushner has the trust of his father-in-law — President Donald Trump — and crucially, is close to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, a Canadian source with knowledge of the talks said.CanadaOct 1, 2018
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