Canada’s government officials have expressed concern that a final North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) pact will not be reached within the Friday deadline set by President Trump, the Globe and Mail reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
A report from Reuters says U.S. Trade Relations Representative Robert Lighthizer has refused to make any changes despite repeated efforts by Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland to offer concessions to maintain an independent trade dispute mechanism in a revamped trade deal.
Top NAFTA negotiators from Canada and the U.S. wrapped up two-way talks on Thursday, agreeing to meet the next day to resolve final differences before a deadline.
