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Trump administration lets committee know of intent to renegotiate NAFTA
Mar 6, 2017, 17:16 PM
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Newly confirmed Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told House Ways and Means Committee Democrats that the administration will soon notify Congress of its intention to renegotiate NAFTA.
The 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico is one that, during his campaign, President Trump promised to revisit.
Once the White House communicates its intent to the trade-related House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees, it has 90 days to consult with Congress on the objectives of the trade talks.
