North American Free Trade Agreement

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

The president and the Democrats had a 35-day stoush over his proposed wall along the US-Mexico border, which shut down the government and postponed the address.

Feb 05, 2019, 11:37 AM IST

Mexico says called Donald Trump's bluff when he eyed NAFTA exit

Mexico said on Thursday it had called US President Donald Trump`s bluff over his suggestion he only decided to stay in the North American Free Trade Agreement as a favor to the leaders of Mexico and Canada after they asked him to renegotiate the deal.

May 12, 2017, 09:07 AM IST

Donald Trump agrees to renegotiate NAFTA deal with Canada, Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) instead of withdrawing it after speaking to the leaders of Mexico and Canada to see if the deal can be made.

Apr 28, 2017, 00:00 AM IST

Trump set to sign executive orders on trade

US President Donald Trump on Friday will sign two executive orders aimed at combating foreign trade abuses that contribute to the country's half-trillion-dollar trade deficit, officials said.

Mar 31, 2017, 14:40 PM IST

Billionaire investor Wilbur L Ross confirmed as US Commerce Secretary

The US Senate confirmed billionaire banker and investor Wilbur L. Ross as Commerce secretary, installing a key leader for the Trump administration's plans to overhaul trade deals such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Feb 28, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Donald Trump says he'll bring down cost of Mexican wall

US President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that the media was wrong to say the cost of his promised wall along the United States` border with Mexico would be steeper than initially projected, promising that his negotiating skills will bring the price down sharply.

Feb 12, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

Justin Trudeau to visit Donald Trump in Washington on Monday

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to have his first meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday

Feb 10, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Donald Trump vows to withdraw from Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact `on day one`

Donald Trump said Monday the United States would signal its withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact on his first day in the White House.

Nov 22, 2016, 18:11 PM IST

Obama, Pena Nieto to meet on July 22 in Washington

US President Barack Obama will host his Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto at the White House next week.

Jul 15, 2016, 11:50 AM IST

Tax cuts and firebrand diplomacy under President Donald Trump

Republican firebrand Donald Trump has promised to scrap taxes for America`s poorest and offer healthcare for all if elected president -- paid for by renegotiating the NAFTA accords and picking a trade fight with China.

Sep 28, 2015, 06:50 AM IST