Canada is becoming more
convinced that President Donald Trump will soon announce U.S. intentions to
withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Trump told
reporters at the AFBF annual convention earlier this week that he is
negotiating tough for farmers, but did not rule out the possibility of
withdrawing from the agreement. While the administration seemed to attempt to
reassure farmers that the renegotiation will be completed and be better for
agriculture, it appears Canada is calling it a bluff. A top unnamed government
official from Canada told Reuters: “The government is increasingly sure about
this...it is now planning for Trump to announce a withdrawal.” Negotiators from
the NAFTA partner nations are due to meet for a sixth round of talks starting
January 23rd, in Canada.