Canada wants to include electric cars and self-contained in the NAFTA

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Asked By Chrystia Freeland

QMI agency

Wednesday, 31 January 2018 22:00

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NEW YORK | Canada proposed during the last round of negotiations of the free trade Agreement north american (NAFTA), to include electric cars and self-contained in the treaty of free trade.

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In an interview with Bloomberg, the minister of foreign Affairs, asked by chrystia Freeland, explained that Canada has proposed that car manufacturers receive more credits in the calculation of the local content is entering a car for the electric models and self-reliant. This would, according to it, a way to keep high-quality jobs, and encourage innovation in North America.

The minister Freeland was also suggested to offer more credits when manufacturers use parts made from steel and aluminum in north america.

The Trade representative of the United States, Robert Lighthizer, however, has rejected these suggestions on Monday, during the closing ceremony of the sixth round of negotiations in Montreal. According to him, these proposals would have the effect of decreasing the number of jobs in the automotive sector. “It is the opposite of what we’re trying to do,” he said.

The negotiations are particularly difficult on the question of the origin of parts used in the composition of a car. The United States want to tighten the rules, ensuring that at least 85 % of the content of a car is produced within the NAFTA and that 50% of the coins are from the United States. Canada and Mexico have rejected this idea.

The next round of bargaining between Canada, the United States and Mexico will be held from 26 February to Mexico city.