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Roberts, Portman pan NAFTA sunset clause

September 15, 2017 at 2:25 PM
Two Republican Senate Finance Committee members believe a sunset clause in NAFTA, as described by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, is a bad idea, arguing it would undermine certainty and predictability needed for the deal to be a boon for businesses. “Stability and predictability and a reliable supplier has been our hallmark in this country. So if you enter a trade deal and then say, ‘Oh by the way it’ll sunset,’ what the hell is that?,” Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), who...


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