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Trump reveals start to Nafta negotiations as Canada, Mexico huddle

3-way talks on revamped deal will be held from Aug 16 to 20 in Washington

Published Thu, Jul 20, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Ottawa

THE United States is kicking off negotiations on a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) as soon as possible.

Three-way talks will be held from Aug 16 to Aug 20 in Washington, Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer's office said on Wednesday. The details were revealed two days after US President Donald Trump's administration unveiled its negotiating objectives for Nafta, and as trade officials from Canada and Mexico met in Ottawa on their own.

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