Canada expects Pres. Trump to pull US out of NAFTA – Reuters

Eren Sengezer FXStreet

Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters recently reported that Canada was increasingly convinced that President Trump would shortly announce that the U.S. would pull out of NAFTA.

Key quotes

Canada plans to stay at negotiating table even if US pulls out of NAFTA, some talks would continue.

Trump notice of withdrawal would be significant, US-Canada trade would continue.

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Eren Sengezer

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As an economist at heart, Eren Sengezer specializes in the assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts of macroeconomic data, central bank policies and political developments on financial assets.

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