Trump, House Democrats strike deal on updated NAFTA, setting stage for a vote
Business,Nancy Pelosi,Canada,Mexico,NAFTA,USMCA,Donald Trump,The Americas,Foreign Policy,Global Markets,Trade
Democrats handed President Donald Trump a political win Tuesday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement that Democrats have reached a deal with the administration on the new North American trade agreement.
The deal coincides with House Democrats unveiling two articles of impeachment against the president, and edges Trump closer to victory on a signature 2016 campaign promise with the trade deal.
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Trump applauded the progress on the agreement, saying it would be "the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA" and predicted broad Democratic support.
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