Trump, Trudeau Discuss Trade, NAFTA in Phone Call

Trump, Trudeau Discuss Trade, NAFTA in Phone Call
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House in Washington on Oct. 11, 2017. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
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U.S. President Donald Trump, during a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, discussed trade and current negotiations in Mexico City on the North American Free Trade Agreement, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.

“President Trump emphasized his commitment to a NAFTA agreement that was fair to all three countries, noting the current agreement leaves the United States with a trade deficit,” the statement said.