Trump Tariffs Are Becoming More Stick Than Carrot in Nafta Talks
- Canada seeking assurances on Section 232 investigations
- Negotiations are going down to wire on latest U.S. deadline
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The battle over potential auto tariffs is one of the final core disputes between the U.S. and Canada as Nafta talks head down to the wire, according to people familiar with the situation.
Canadian negotiators are seeking assurances the country will be exempt, or given some sort of preferential treatment, in Section 232 tariff investigations, three officials familiar with talks said. One of the officials said the 232 issue is emerging as the biggest problem, while another said it’s among a handful of key issues. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private.