But among some politicians, trade analysts and business people, recent complaints about NAFTA have focused on a different target -- Canada. One by one, both Democrats and Republicans pressed Robert Lighthizer, Trump’s nominee for United States Trade Representative, about what they described as Canada's transgressions in trade. So I don’t think objectively you could say Mexico is a fairer place to invest,” he said. Economists say Canada probably hasn't become a target of the Trump administration in part because Trump and some of his advisers are so focused on trade deficits. Politicians today, especially free traders who previously supported NAFTA, may be hesitant to incite the administration to further action by criticizing Mexico.

Source: Washington Post March 21, 2017 21:44 UTC