Mexico's Gutierrez Sees 'Common Ground' on Nafta Negotiations

Mexico's Gutierrez Sees 'Common Ground' on Nafta Negotiations

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The transcript discusses the ongoing NAFTA negotiations, emphasizing the importance of keeping politics separate from technical discussions. It highlights Mexico's stance on not paying for the U.S. border wall and the country's engagement with President Trump's cabinet. The potential improvements to NAFTA, such as regional content rules for cars, are explored, along with Mexico's extensive trade partnerships and commitment to free and fair trade.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the NAFTA negotiations according to the first section?

To discard NAFTA completely

To update and improve NAFTA

To delay negotiations until after elections

To involve more political discussions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Mexican government respond to the idea of paying for the border wall?

They refuse to include it in the bilateral agenda

They agree to fund it through NAFTA

They suggest delaying the discussion

They propose a shared funding model

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between Foreign Minister Videgaray and Jared Kushner described as?

Close and collaborative

Distant and formal

Hostile and competitive

Non-existent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mexico's stance on negotiating under a six-month withdrawal notice?

They are open to it

They will consult with other NAFTA members first

They refuse to negotiate under such circumstances

They will negotiate only if the U.S. agrees to certain terms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of issues have been agreed upon in the NAFTA negotiations?

20%

60%

80%

40%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential change in rules of origin for cars discussed?

Eliminating the rules of origin

Lowering the regional content requirement

Standardizing rules across all products

Increasing the regional content requirement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many free trade agreements does Mexico have?

Over 30

Over 50

Over 20

Over 40