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On NAFTA, America, Canada and Mexico are miles apart

The Economist - Finance and economics - Jue, 10/19/2017 - 03:48

THESE are troubling times for Roberto Santana Flores, a Mexican maker of charro shirts, a modern take on the Mexican cowboy aesthetic. He recalls life before the North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a trade deal linking Mexico with America and Canada. He remembers his shirts incurred a whopping 37.5% tariff if exported to America. Now they cross the border duty-free. But his dream of expanding his factory and his American customer base is under threat. He scours the newspapers daily for news of the NAFTA negotiations. They tell of conflict. Some even warn the deal may collapse. Since it covers trade worth more than $1trn a year, that is alarming for many more than Mr Flores.

On October 17th trade representatives of the three countries gathered to mark the end of the fourth round of talks. A collapse does not seem imminent. Robert Lighthizer, the United States Trade Representative (pictured, centre), denied that abandoning the deal was even being...

‘The Walking Dead’ at 100: Still a Hit, but for How Much Longer?

New York Times - Jue, 10/19/2017 - 02:23
As the zombie apocalypse drama returns for Season 8, the AMC series is looking to rebound from a stretch of storytelling shenanigans that alienated viewers.

Trump’s Condolence Call to Soldier’s Widow Ignites an Imbroglio

New York Times - Jue, 10/19/2017 - 02:10
A furious back-and-forth turned what can be an emotionally wrenching encounter into an ugly spectacle between the president and a bereaved citizen.

Europe Edition: Donald Trump, Catalonia, Nxivm: Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times - Jue, 10/19/2017 - 00:21
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

Signaling Frustration, Senior House Republican Plans to Quit Early

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 23:12
Amid disarray in Washington, Representative Pat Tiberi of Ohio, a senior lawmaker close to party leaders, is expected to quit midway through his term.

Obama Letters From 1980s Are Obtained by Emory University

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 23:01
Nine letters from Barack Obama to his college girlfriend, Alexandra McNear, will be available to the public at Emory’s Stuart A. Rose library.

Struggle Over Kirkuk Puts the U.S. and Iran on the Same Side

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 22:52
Kurdish and Iraqi forces, both armed by the Americans, fought each other in Kirkuk. Analysts think Iran played a key role in the dispute’s resolution.

Europe’s Fastest-Growing Economy Could Be Headed for Trouble

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 22:30
Much of the growth in Romania is the product of a consumer bonanza, and economists worry that the good times cannot last given a lack of investment.

News Analysis: With Loss of Its Caliphate, ISIS May Return to Guerrilla Roots

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 22:04
With the fall of its capital and loss of territory, the Islamic State may be reeling but not vanquished.

U.S. Must Allow Undocumented 17-Year-Old to Have Abortion, Judge Says

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 21:40
Lawyers for the teenager accused federal officials of blocking her access to an abortion by not letting her leave a Texas shelter.

Asia and Australia Edition: Xi Jinping, Rohingya, Islamic State: Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 21:17
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

Yankees 5, Astros 0 | Yankees lead series, 3-2: Yankees Overcome a Nemesis as Masahiro Tanaka Stifles the Astros

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 21:17
Houston’s Dallas Keuchel, who had shut down the Yankees in two other playoff starts, did not last five innings in Game 5 of the A.L.C.S., while Tanaka allowed just three hits over seven innings.

Books of The Times: With ‘La Belle Sauvage,’ Philip Pullman Begins a New Trilogy

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 21:13
The author of the “His Dark Materials” trilogy returns, with answers to the questions what happened first and what happens next.

Man Shoots 6, 3 Fatally, at Two Places He Worked, Police Say

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 20:58
The authorities said Radee Labeeb Prince opened fire at a countertop business in Maryland and then at a car dealership in Delaware. He was captured after a 10-hour search.

Is Trump Violating the Constitution? In Absentia, He Defends Himself in Court

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 20:48
At issue is whether the Trump Hotel in Washington violates a provision banning federal officials from accepting economic benefits from governments at home or abroad.

Op-Ed Columnist: The Trumpist Case for Janet Yellen

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 20:42
For his own sake, the president should reappoint the Federal Reserve chairwoman.

American Express C.E.O. Ken Chenault to Step Down

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 20:35
Mr. Chenault, who has led American Express since 2001, is one of corporate America’s few black chief executives.

Deal on North Carolina Bathroom Law Would Expand Transgender Protections

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 20:32
Gov. Roy Cooper and transgender rights advocates said they had drawn up a settlement on the state’s longstanding bathroom dispute.

Trump Pulls Back From Senate Deal to Fund Health Subsidies

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 20:30
After voicing support, the president offered a different take on the plan, while its Republican architect predicted it would pass before the end of the year.

Meet the Knicks: No Big Expectations but a Lot of Tall Players

New York Times - Mié, 10/18/2017 - 19:37
While the N.B.A. is increasingly going small, the Knicks have a roster that, at least for now, includes six players who are 6 feet 10 inches or taller.
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