Lighthizer and Pence discuss NAFTA, rule of origin with ‘big three’ auto executives

Editor’s note: This story was updated after publication to include statements issued following the meeting. Executives from the “big three” automakers on Monday met with Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to discuss trade and the industry’s concerns with the U.S. proposal on the NAFTA automotive rule of origin. Sources told Inside U.S. Trade the companies pushed for the meeting with Pence to reiterate at the highest levels their opposition to the U.S...