Economic growth in the Pacific Northwest is outpacing the national economy, and in the near-term, cheaper energy supplies and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are keys to continuing this trend, said the chief economist of Avista Utilities.
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Steel Tariffs, NAFTA Makeover Create Hurdles for U.S. Energy Buildout, Say Cornyn, Murkowski
A freewheeling discussion Friday morning uncorked rare criticism of President Trump by GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who expressed concerns about the new tariffs and the potential makeover of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on the final day of CERAWeek by IHS Markit.
March 9, 2018
‘Imperative’ for U.S. to Remain in NAFTA, Says Texas Energy Industry Chief
The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to think twice before withdrawing the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
February 27, 2018
NAFTA Critical to Continued Energy Development, Says API Chief
The head of the American Petroleum Institute (API) on Tuesday diverged from the White House on theNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), arguing that if its benefits cannot be salvaged by modernizing the accord it should be left in place as it is.
January 9, 2018
NAFTA Defended as Boon for U.S. Energy Sector in House Hearing
Representatives from the energy, business, manufacturing and academic sectors told a House subcommittee on Wednesday to “modernize” but not blow up the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), arguing that it’s essential to the nation’s energy growth.
December 14, 2017
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Experts Suggest Handling NAFTA Negotiations With Care
Natural gas industry experts last week warned that efforts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) should be handled delicately, but early fears that the Trump administration had a disruptive, protectionist slant that could roil gas markets appear to be unfounded.
October 10, 2017
Handle With Care, NatGas Experts Warn on NAFTA Negotiations
Natural gas industry experts last week warned that efforts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) should be handled delicately, but early fears that the Trump administration had a disruptive, protectionist slant that could roil gas markets appear to be unfounded.
October 9, 2017
NAFTA Talks Called Opportunity to ‘Lock In’ Mexican Energy Reforms, U.S. Gas Trade
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations are an opportunity to update the 1994 treaty so that it reflects changes in Mexico’s oil and natural gas sector and deepened ties to Canada and U.S. energy markets, according to analysts.
September 11, 2017
NAFTA ‘Big Win’ for Energy Sector, Sempra Exec Tells Congress
In Congress’ recent start at re-examining the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a senior executive from Sempra Energy testified that the much-debated 23-year-old trade deal has been good for the U.S. energy sector.
July 25, 2017
Despite Political Uncertainty, Mexico Energy Reforms Secure, Says Scholar
Mexico’s 2018 presidential election is a cloud over the country’s energy sector liberalization as populist frontrunner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has vowed to roll-back reforms. But even if elected, he’s not likely to be successful, the director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars’ Mexico Institute said Wednesday.
June 8, 2017
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