Trump's US-Mexico NAFTA deal is already taking heat for failing to include Canada

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• The Trump administration notified Congress on Friday it intends to enter a bilateral trade deal with Mexico — and Canada can join later.
• Talks between US and Canadian officials broke down on Friday, in part due to leaked Trump comments saying the US doesn't intend to compromise.
• More negotiations between Canada and the US are scheduled for next week, and representatives from both countries said Friday they're hopeful a trilateral deal can be reached.
• But lawmakers and trade groups were skeptical of Trump's US-Mexico deal, saying Canada must be included in the final version.

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Lawmakers and trade groups reacted with skepticism and dismay on Friday, after the Trump administration notified Congress of its intent to enter a bilateral trade deal with Mexico — and Canada could join later "if it is willing."

Negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement between US and Canadian officials went on through much of the week, but abruptly fell apart on Friday after remarks were leaked from President Donald Trump, who reportedly said he didn't intend to compromise with Canada at all.

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