tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805660467400179742.post5915117784736546530..comments2024-03-26T20:31:26.349-04:00Comments on Simon St. Laurent, Squibber: A Peanut's History of N.A.F.T.A.Simon St. Laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948457860768548876noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805660467400179742.post-13352014687463322422017-04-27T14:01:50.068-04:002017-04-27T14:01:50.068-04:00Yeah, once Mexico signed on....
The softwood tari...Yeah, once Mexico signed on....<br /><br />The softwood tariffs bit is a problem. As I seem to remember, Bush Jr. and his boys paid everything that was owing to Canada except one billion dollars.<br /><br />You are right.<br /><br />Business writer Diane Francis said much the same thing: as long as 'it' favours "them".<br /><br />Thanks for the notes!Simon St. Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948457860768548876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805660467400179742.post-31577011441742939712017-04-27T11:31:15.951-04:002017-04-27T11:31:15.951-04:00As it turns out, NAFTA worked out much better for ...As it turns out, NAFTA worked out much better for the U.S. - especially when they (frequently) interpreted it in their favour. I seem to recall softwood lumber tariffs never actually being rescinded, and the matter being in court for the better part of a decade? <br />One might also mention all the manufacturing jobs, e.g., auto parts companies, that migrated to Mexico, especially from smaller urban centres in Canada. <br />Ever been in a vehicle assembled in Mexico? Make sure your roadside assistance is active, and you insurance is current!DonaldARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485798417653259977noreply@blogger.com