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North America Averted a Trade War — for Now

North America Averted a Trade War — for Now

Update: 2025-02-042
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North America came within hours of a multibillion dollar trade war that was poised to hobble the economies of Mexico and Canada.

The Times journalists Ana Swanson, Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero discuss the last-minute negotiations that headed off the crisis — for now.

Guests: Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times; Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times; and Simon Romero, an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Mexico City.

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Photo: Jeff Kowalsky/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images


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North America Averted a Trade War — for Now

North America Averted a Trade War — for Now

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