U.S.-Mexico trade deal text to exclude Canada, irritating U.S. lawmakers

U.S.-Mexico trade deal text to exclude Canada, irritating U.S. lawmakers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is expected to release the text of its trade agreement with Mexico as early as Friday, launching a contentious congressional approval process as it tries to coax Canada into a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement. FILE PHOTO: A car hauler heading for Detroit, Michigan, drives on the lane to Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File PhotoU.S. lawmakers briefed by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Thursday said that they expect the long-awaited document to largely exclude language related to Canada, but . . .

U.S.-Mexico trade deal text to exclude Canada, irritating U.S. lawmakers

U.S.-Mexico trade deal text to exclude Canada, irritating U.S. lawmakers

By David LawderThe Trump administration is expected to release the text of its trade agreement with Mexico as early as Friday, launching a contentious congressional approval process as it tries to coax Canada into a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement.U.S. lawmakers briefed by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Thursday said that they expect the long-awaited document to largely exclude language related to Canada, but were still hoping for Canada to join.They expressed little optimism that a deal with Canada could be reached quickly, noting disagreements over dairy and dispute settlement . . .