Trump to Sign Trade Deal Next Week

Mexico has already ratified the agreement, but Canada must act next for it to fully enter into force.

President Donald Trump arrives at Miami International Airport en route to the Republican National Committee winter meetings, Jan. 23, 2020.
President Donald Trump arrives at Miami International Airport en route to the Republican National Committee winter meetings, Jan. 23, 2020.
AP Photo/Evan Vucci

MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump will hold a signing ceremony for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement on Wednesday, according to the White House.

The deal to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement passed on bipartisan votes in Congress, scoring the president a significant political victory amid his Senate impeachment trial.

Mexico has already ratified the agreement. Canada must act next for it to fully enter into force.

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