The new treaty is intended to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico’s labor practices were a major sticking point in the final rounds of negotiations on the accord. ADADDuring the talks, Mexico rejected a U.S. proposal for foreign labor inspectors, saying it would violate the country’s sovereignty. Instead negotiators agreed to establish three-member panels — made up of Mexican, American and other experts — to resolve disputes. The decision to send labor attaches was “never mentioned to Mexico — never,” Seade told journalists on Saturday.

Source: Washington Post December 15, 2019 18:12 UTC