VOICED : EEUU advirtio que el TLCAN necesita cambios de fondo

The US has expressed the need for significant changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), citing its failure for many Americans. During the first round of talks in Washington, negotiators from the US, Mexico, and Canada agreed on the necessity to update the 1994 agreement, which had eliminated customs borders in North America and boosted regional trade. While Mexico views NAFTA as a success, it acknowledges room for modernization. The US is concerned about its trade deficit with Mexico and job losses due to companies relocating to Mexico. Canada advocates for a more progressive agreement addressing labor, environment, gender, and indigenous issues.

What was the main concern of the United States regarding NAFTA as expressed by President Trump?

• It was too beneficial for the U.S.

• It was considered a disaster.

• It was too modern.

• It was not signed by enough countries.

What was the primary goal of the first round of NAFTA talks in Washington?

• To abolish the agreement

• To update the agreement

• To create a new trade agreement

• To reduce trade with Canada

How did Mexico view the success of NAFTA?

• As a success with room for improvement

• As a failure for all parties

• As a complete disaster

• As irrelevant to modern trade

What was one of the main criticisms from the U.S. regarding its trade relationship with Mexico?

• A surplus in trade

• An increase in tariffs

• A deficit in trade

• A lack of trade agreements

What progressive elements did Canada want to include in the updated NAFTA?

• More focus on technology

• Reduction in trade with the U.S.

• Increased tariffs

• Labor, environment, gender, and indigenous issues