Canadian View Of NAFTA
Canadian negotiators are hopeful that a new trade deal can be struck by Friday. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Christophe Bondy, who negotiated the EU trade deal for Canada.
Economy
News Brief: U.S. And Canada Trade Negotiations, Don McGahn, Supervised Injection Sites
The U.S. and Canada are scrambling to compromise on a new NAFTA deal. Also, White House counsel Don McGahn will leave his post and the DOJ responds to cities planning supervised injection sites.
Canadian Officials Say The Unwinding Of NAFTA Is Not Their Biggest Trade Concern
After reaching a new trade agreement with Mexico, the Trump administration is increasing pressure on Canada. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rona Ambrose, a member of Canada's NAFTA Advisory Council.
Dockless Scooters Gain Popularity And Scorn Across The U.S.
Those who enjoy riding them may constitute a silent majority. Dockless scooters and bikes have drawn the ire of some who say they're a nuisance.
Publix To Bring Distribution Center, Up To 1,000 Jobs To Greensboro
Publix Super Markets, Inc. has committed to building a distribution center in Greensboro that could bring up to 1,000 jobs to the region.
AFL-CIO President Likes Where Revised NAFTA Deal Is Headed
David Greene talks to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who's optimistic that a NAFTA replacement deal would better serve workers. NPR's Jim Zarroli weighs in on their conversation.
Canada Rejoins NAFTA Talks With Mexico And Washington
The U.S. is trying to seal a new NAFTA deal by the end of this week, but there are still several hurdles. David Greene talks to John Manley, a former Canadian economic minister, about what's at stake.
French, British Boats Clash In English Channel Over Scallop Catches
A breakdown in talks blamed partly on Brexit has led the British to resume fishing the lucrative seabed off Normandy throughout the year, while French boats are restricted for part of the year.
A New 'Taxonomy Of Corruption' In Nigeria Finds 500 Different Kinds
A researcher has developed a tool to document all the forms corruption takes in Nigeria. What can it teach us?