The sense of momentum supporters tried to build for a new North American trade agreement has turned to whiplash. (Jacquelyn Martin, File/Associated Press)WASHINGTON — The momentum that supporters have tried to build for a new North American trade deal has run into some Trump turbulence. The Trump administration had taken steps in recent weeks to work with Democratic and Republican lawmakers to address concerns about the proposed United States-Mexico-Canada agreement. Influential business groups fear that Trump’s threat against Mexico could derail the proposed trade agreement. “The last thing we want to do is put that landmark deal — and the 2 million manufacturing jobs that depend on North American trade — in jeopardy,” said Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Source: Washington Post June 01, 2019 14:52 UTC