U.S. Auto Negotiator Is Called Back From Nafta Talks, Sources Say
- Official said to return to Washington for industry discussions
- Rules of origin negotiations said to be postponed on departure
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The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has called back its chief negotiator for Nafta’s car-related issues to Washington from ongoing talks in Mexico City to meet with American industry representatives, according to three people familiar with the process.
Further Nafta negotiations on rules of origin for cars, which started on Sunday, have been postponed in the absence of Jason Bernstein, the top U.S. negotiator on the topic, according to two people familiar with the move, who asked not to be identified because talks are being held behind close doors.