With the risk of a drastically revised or entirely ditched NAFTA now looming, businesses that have plants or operations or source products, services or technology in one or more of the NAFTA countries could be impacted by a realignment of trade or a redirection of foreign direct investment.

While the uncertain nature of trade policy may make you reluctant to act now, adopting a strategic approach that anticipates various future scenarios will allow you to course-correct quickly when new trade deals unfold. To help you adopt this strategic approach, Dentons has compiled a group of advisors from the US, Canada and Mexico with extensive knowledge regarding the NAFTA to help you better navigate any potential impact you may face in light of impending changes to NAFTA. Comprised of a world-class group of former diplomats, policy leaders and leading lawyers based in offices across North America, our unique Ottawa – Washington, DC – Mexico City axis, allows us to advise clients seamlessly, sharing insight, approaches and ideas in real time. The foresight and capability of our practitioners, and business and policy advisors, reinforces the Firm’s cross-border collaboration, and expands the breadth and depth of services we provide beyond legal advice.

Round seven of the NAFTA negotiations concluded in Mexico City on March 5, 2018 and the eighth round is expected to take place in Washington in April.

With the risk of a drastically revised or entirely ditched NAFTA now looming, businesses that have plants or operations or source products, services or technology in one or more of the NAFTA countries could be impacted by a realignment of trade or a redirection of foreign direct investment.

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NAFTA at a crossroads 

With the risk of a drastically revised or entirely ditched NAFTA now looming, US, Mexican and Canadian businesses could be negatively or positively impacted by a realignment of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Download our brochure to learn how Dentons can help.