Why Trump's Border Wall Looms Large in Nafta Talks

Why Trump's Border Wall Looms Large in Nafta Talks

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The video discusses a foggy day in Washington, DC, where NAFTA negotiations are set to begin at the Wardman Park Hotel. Trade representatives from Canada, Mexico, and the US are involved, amidst tensions over US-Mexico border wall funding. The video also highlights upcoming legislative challenges for US lawmakers, including raising the debt ceiling and passing a government funding bill. These discussions could include the border wall, posing political risks. The nature of the talks, whether conciliatory or combative, will soon be revealed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the NAFTA negotiations taking place?

Wardman Park Hotel

The White House

Lincoln Memorial

Capitol Hill

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are involved in the NAFTA negotiations mentioned in the video?

United States, Mexico, and Argentina

United States, Canada, and Brazil

United States, Canada, and Mexico

United States, Canada, and China

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major point of contention between the US and Mexico discussed in the video?

Environmental regulations

Trade tariffs

Immigration policies

Funding for the security wall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative action is required to avoid a partial government shutdown?

Approving a new tax plan

Raising the debt ceiling

Increasing military spending

Passing a healthcare reform bill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be included in the government funding bill that poses political risk?

The border wall

Infrastructure projects

Education funding

Healthcare reform