Nafta Negotiations: What Canada, U.S., Mexico Need

The transcript discusses the key issues and positions of Canada, Mexico, and the US in the NAFTA negotiations. Canada focuses on maintaining Chapter 19, rules of origin, and supply management. Mexico is concerned about tariffs, quotas, and rules of origin, while the US seeks concessions on dairy and intellectual property. Political factors, especially in the US, influence the negotiations. The possibility of a Canada-Mexico alliance is considered, with Canada having a potential upper hand due to a prior bilateral agreement with the US.

What is one of the main reasons Canada wants to maintain the status quo in NAFTA negotiations?

• To reduce the number of spark plugs in US cars

• To eliminate supply management in dairy

• To increase tariffs on US goods

• To protect Chapter 19 dispute resolution

What is a major concern for Mexico in the NAFTA negotiations?

• Introducing new tariffs or quotas

• Increasing the number of US dairy imports

• Reducing automotive production

• Eliminating Chapter 19

Why is Mexico committed to staying in the NAFTA negotiations?

• They aim to increase automotive tariffs

• They want to reduce agricultural trade

• They benefit from NAFTA and have no reason to leave

• They want to impose new tariffs

What is a key focus for the US in the NAFTA negotiations?

• Increasing tariffs on Canadian goods

• Reducing automotive production

• Focusing on dairy farmers and intellectual property rights

• Eliminating Chapter 19

How does the political landscape influence the US's approach to NAFTA negotiations?

• It has no influence

• It encourages unpredictability as a strategy

• It aims to eliminate all tariffs

• It focuses solely on automotive production