Sources say the Canadians will suggest major changes to auto rules, and to the dispute-resolution system under Chapter 11. If the U.S. engages, the countries will finally, after five months of talks, be thrust into back-and-forth bargaining on the most troublesome sticking points in NAFTA. “We hope the others are as well.”Chapter 11 is one of three dispute-resolution systems in NAFTA, and governs companies suing states for unfair treatment. Sources say Canada intends to suggest a new, permanent tribunal system modeled on those in the Canada-European trade agreement. Canada has no plans to push the conversation on dairy, where the U.S. is demanding changes to the Canadian supply management system.

Source: National Post January 24, 2018 17:48 UTC