VOICED : La renegociacion del TLCAN se extendera hasta 2018

Mexico, Canada, and the USA have extended NAFTA negotiations into 2018 due to challenging proposals that could reverse 23 years of progress. Some proposals conflict with WTO rules, raising concerns. Despite differences, Mexico and Canada will continue negotiations, even with tough US proposals like a mandatory five-year review clause. The next round of talks is scheduled for November in Mexico City.

What was the main reason for extending the NAFTA negotiations into 2018?

• To include more countries in the agreement

• Due to proposals that could reverse 23 years of progress

• To focus on environmental issues

• To increase trade tariffs

Why is it important for Mexico, the U.S., and Canada to understand their limits during negotiations?

• To reduce the length of negotiations

• To increase the number of trade partners

• To ensure decisions made today do not have negative consequences in the future

• To focus solely on economic growth

What is a potential consequence of not understanding limits in the NAFTA negotiations?

• A decrease in trade partners

• Increased trade tariffs

• A focus on digital trade

• Decisions that could negatively impact the future

What was one of the tough proposals made by the United States during the negotiations?

• A focus on digital trade

• An increase in trade tariffs

• A clause for mandatory five-year reviews

• A yearly review of the agreement

What is the significance of the fifth round of debates scheduled in Mexico City?

• It marks the end of the negotiations

• It is the first time Mexico is hosting the debates

• It continues the discussions despite challenges

• It focuses on environmental issues