Nafta Haggling Could Slide Into 2019 After Metals Tariffs
- People familiar say recent high-level push for deal has ended
- Window to pass deal in this Congress has closed, lawyer says
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The window for a quick Nafta deal has probably closed and, barring a last-minute surprise, the process is set to stretch into 2019 and a new batch of lawmakers.
Recent high-level talks between the U.S., Canada and Mexico came up short in a bid to reach a deal that could pass Congress this year. Then came Thursday’s tariff announcement and war of words between the countries, particularly President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.