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UK trade deal would be a ‘priority’ for Trump’s second term, claims ex-adviser – POLITICO

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Westminster is likely to treat Greenway’s comments with a pinch of salt. One of the key sticking points in talks has been agricultural imports, and British resistance to opening its market to hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken — an issue that also scuttled the U.K.’s trade talks with Canada in January. “I hope that the … Read more

U.S. ‘beginning’ internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact

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For anyone with lingering night terrors from the last renegotiation of NAFTA, the notion of reopening the pact might evoke the trailer for a classic horror movie sequel: It’s baaaaa-aaaack.  But this time is different, says the U.S. envoy to Canada. In an interview with CBC News, Ambassador David Cohen said officials in his country have … Read more