NAFTA: Top U.S. lawmakers express optimism, shrug off talk of early bumps
WASHINGTON — Top U.S. lawmakers tasked with an oversight role in the NAFTA negotiations are expressing confidence in the state of the discussions, downplaying talk of a halting start to the process.
The two highest-ranking members of the U.S. Senate finance committee legally designated with monitoring the negotiations have brushed aside reports of early bumps.
The Republican chair of the committee said Tuesday he still thinks a new NAFTA is achievable this year.
”I think we’re gonna get that done,” said Orrin Hatch.