EU rules in cars, farming out of U.S. trade talks

The U.S. and Mexico are in the final stages of negotiating a deal on rules for cars sold under Nafta, one of the biggest sticking points in discussions to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement, according to five people familiar with the talks......»»

The European Union and Britain clashed over a post-Brexit trade deal on Monday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists he need not sign up to the bloc's rules and Brussels warns of tariffs and quotas unless he does. Francesca Lynagh reports......»»

A phase two deal will cover three main buckets......»»

The details of a new U.S.-Japan trade deal aren’t yet fully public, but a deal is likely to avoid high tariffs on cars exported from Japan, which would be good for Japanese car makers, Bank of America Merrill Ly.....»»

A U.S.-Japan trade deal hit a last-minute snag as Japanese officials sought assurances that the Trump administration will not impose national security tariffs on Japanese-built cars and auto parts, people familiar with the talks said on Monday......»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday questioned a decision by his top trade negotiators to ask Chinese officials to delay a planned trip to U.S. farming regions after trade talks last week, saying he wanted China to buy more American farm products......»»

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that U.S.-China trade talks will resume next week in Washington, adding that the Trump administration requested that Chinese officials cancel a visit to U.S. farming regions......»»

U.S. President Donald Trump made clear on Friday that trade was a top priority at a summit of leaders of Group of 20 nations, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned against rising protectionism and India and Russia defended multilateral trade rules......»»

Trade and economy ministers of the Group of 20 major economies are meeting in Japan to discuss ways to reorder trade rules and finances in an era of technological change and protectionism......»»

The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump is delaying a decision by up to six months on whether to impose tariffs on imported cars and parts to allow for more time for trade talks with the European Union and Japan. Havovi Cooper reports......»»

The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump is delaying a decision by up to six months on whether to impose tariffs on imported cars and parts to allow for more time for trade talks with the European Union and Japan. Havovi Cooper reports......»»

The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump is delaying a decision by up to six months on whether to impose tariffs on imported cars and parts to allow for more time for trade talks with the European Union and Japan......»»

Mexico’s auto manufacturing industry rejected a proposal presented last week by U.S. trade authorities that would impose new rules on the origin of components used in cars and pickup trucks sold tariff-free under the North American Free Trade Agreement......»»

Negotiators from the U.S., Canada and Mexico are scrambling to reach a Nafta deal by July, but two proposals involving autos are complicating the talks. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains......»»

Wall Street Breakfast, May 25th: EU Data Privacy Rules Take Effect; U.S. And China Trade Talks Begin (Wall Street Breakfast Podcast).....»»

The Mexican election removes a hurdle to the renegotiation of Nafta, raising the likelihood the treaty again will become a focal point in President Trump’s effort to rewrite trade rules......»»

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she thought U.S. tariffs on imported cars would be against World Trade Organisation rules and endanger the prosperity of many people......»»

US, Mexico Said Near a Deal in NAFTA Talks, Canada Left Out The US and Mexico are in the final stages of negotiating a deal on rules for cars sold under NAFTA The 2 s.....»»

The United States and Mexico are getting close to a deal on the key issue of autos content rules at talks to renew the NAFTA trade pact, Mexican and Canadian officials said on Wednesday......»»

Senior U.S. and Mexican officials sought to hammer out new rules for the auto trade at the center of negotiations to overhaul Nafta, while Canadian officials sat out the latest talks amid tension between Ottawa and Washington......»»