Canadian Officials Say The Unwinding Of NAFTA Is Not Their Biggest Trade Concern
After reaching a new trade agreement with Mexico, the Trump administration is increasing pressure on Canada. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Rona Ambrose, a member of Canada’s NAFTA Advisory Council.
Intense Trade Talks Between The U.S. And Canada Are Underway
Canada is negotiating with the U.S. on a possible trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico has already agreed to new terms with the U.S.
Why Myanmar must look in the mirror
Not every country has had its identity challenged by the United Nations. Nor had Facebook remove the social media accounts of its most powerful figures for hate speech.
An Afghan woman, on top of the (tallest) mountain
At the summit of Afghanistan’s tallest mountain, the Afghan woman climber can hardly keep hold of her country’s flag in the fierce wind – much less control her unbridled joy at her monumental achievement.
Why Russia isn’t flinching at snowballing US sanctions
Russians have been living with escalating US sanctions for more than four years. For many, it’s become a dismal fact of life, like the Moscow weather. Many things have changed since the United States and its Western allies imposed comprehensive econo…
Russia Prepares 300,000 Troops For Its Largest War Games In Nearly 4 Decades
The exercise known as Vostok-2018 will occur next month and involve more than 1,000 aircraft and the help of Chinese soldiers. The Kremlin says it has not mustered drills on such a scale since 1981.
After Dam Failure, Thousands Flee In Myanmar
Floodwaters are washing over residential areas in central Myanmar, driving whole villages of people from their homes. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations for trapped people.
Nicaragua’s New Anti-Terrorism Law Thwarts Protesters, Activists Say
Hundreds have been arrested or disappeared since the Ortega regime launched a crackdown on protesters. President Ortega has relied heavily on pro-government paramilitaries to make the arrests.
AFL-CIO President Likes Where Revised NAFTA Deal Is Headed
David Greene talks to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who’s optimistic that a NAFTA replacement deal would better serve workers. NPR’s Jim Zarroli weighs in on their conversation.
Morning News Brief
Results are in for primary elections that were held in Arizona and Florida. NAFTA negotiations are underway in Washington, D.C. And, President Trump accuses Google of suppressing conservative voices.
Canada Rejoins NAFTA Talks With Mexico And Washington
The U.S. is trying to seal a new NAFTA deal by the end of this week, but there are still several hurdles. David Greene talks to John Manley, a former Canadian economic minister, about what’s at stake.
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