Perdue: Lighthizer ‘more optimistic’ a new NAFTA deal can be struck

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is feeling more hopeful about successfully concluding the NAFTA negotiations following the president's decision to impose steel and aluminum tariffs, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Tuesday. “Ambassador Lighthizer – last time I spoke to him was last week – I think felt more optimistic maybe that we can get a deal done, and the maneuvering regarding steel and aluminum and those exemptions may be a leverage point that could help [the] NAFTA negotiations move...