NAFTA round-up

Article Abstract:

Economic and political developments concerning the countries that have signed the North American Free Trade Agreement are examined. Topics include efforts by the Mexican trucking industry to open US borders, and a US Senate vote for strict safety standards for Mexican trucks operating in the US; Republican support of presidential fast-track trade negotiating authority; Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation, for workers who lose jobs due to company relocation; anti-dumping laws as they apply to Free Trade Area of the Americas negotiations; and a call by Canada to create a common civil aviation zone among the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Canada, Mexico, Trucking, Aeronautics, International trade regulation, Unemployed workers

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NAFTA round-up

Article Abstract:

Economic and political developments in the countries governed by the North American Free Trade Agreement are examined. Topics include the Feb 16, 2001, meeting between US Pres George W. Bush and Mexican Pres George W. Bush, Fox's proposal to expand the use of the North American Development Bank, the expiration of a softwood lumber agreement between Canada and the US, and possibilities that Chile may file a protest with the World Trade Organization against US dumping laws.

World, North America, Management, Chile, Economic policy, United States foreign relations, Fox, Vicente, Softwood, Softwood (Wood product), Chilean foreign relations, North American Development Bank (San Antonio, Texas)

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NAFTA Round-UP

Article Abstract:

This is a round-up of NAFTA events. They include President-elect Bush's vow to expand trade agreements with Mexico, international trade agreements, the case of UPS against Canada and a disagreement between Canada and the United States over a lumber deal.

Usage, Cases, Political activity, Bush, George W., Texas, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements, Bridges, Bridges (Structures), United States. Congress. Senate, Market share, United Postal Service

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