APEC Secretariat's Bollard on Nafta Talks, Asia Interests

The video discusses the US administration's focus on the manufacturing trade deficit, the impact of NAFTA on jobs, and the challenges in renegotiating NAFTA. It highlights the complexities of trade agreements, the potential for strategic delays, and the dynamics of US-China trade relations. The discussion also touches on the use of TPP as a template for NAFTA negotiations and the broader implications for global trade.

In what ways is the current negotiation process for NAFTA expected to differ from past agreements?

How might the TPP text influence the current NAFTA negotiations?

What are the potential implications of a trade war between the US and China?