Canada, Mexico Look for U.S. Flexibility on Nafta

The transcript discusses the challenges in renegotiating NAFTA, highlighting the inflexibility of the US, Canada, and Mexico. It compares the situation to the US government shutdown, noting the high-risk nature of public demands in international negotiations. The potential for Mexico to negotiate on specific issues like rules of origin in autos is mentioned, but overall, the situation remains tense and uncertain.

What is the main issue causing a stalemate in the NAFTA negotiations?

• Economic instability in Mexico

• Extreme demands and inflexibility from the US

• Canada's refusal to participate

• Lack of communication between the countries

Which country has shown some willingness to negotiate on specific issues?

• None of the above

• Mexico

• Canada

• United States

How does the US administration's approach to NAFTA negotiations compare to the government shutdown?

• Both involve flexible negotiation tactics

• Both involve strong, uncompromising positions

• The shutdown involves more international parties

• NAFTA negotiations are more transparent

What makes the US's negotiation tactics with Canada and Mexico particularly risky?

• The political complexities and public demands

• The lack of historical ties

• The involvement of private entities

• The economic instability in the US

What is uncertain about the outcome of the US's negotiation tactics?

• The timeline for reaching an agreement

• The economic impact on the US

• Whether Canada and Mexico will agree to US demands

• The role of private entities in the negotiations