In Nafta Talks, U.S. Pushes Mexico to Raise Wages for Its Auto Workers

The proposal is designed to erode a labor cost advantage and bring American auto-sector jobs back

The Trump administration is seeking to complete its overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement with new rules that would penalize the Mexican auto industry unless it boosts wages—to roughly $16 an hour.

The administration is winning some support from U.S. auto makers for its Nafta proposals by including terms that would favor U.S. manufacturers over Asian and European rivals that produce cars in the U.S.

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