Trump's New Trade Deal Hinges On Mexico's Labor Reforms

The video discusses the impact of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on labor rights, focusing on the enforcement of labor provisions, particularly by Mexico. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador supports improving labor standards, including raising the minimum wage and enhancing workers' rights to organize. The USMCA aims to reform Mexico's labor unions, with new enforcement provisions potentially preventing non-compliant producers from exporting to the US. The video also explores the US-Mexico relationship under the USMCA, highlighting concerns about economic interference and the potential for protectionism. The agreement still requires ratification by the Canadian Parliament and will shape North American trade for 16 years.

In what ways could the enforcement provisions of the USMCA be seen as a protectionist tool?

What is the significance of the USMCA needing to be ratified by the Canadian Parliament?