Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo crossed the newswires in the last minutes saying that they were optimistic that they could land a NAFTA deal before the end of August.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- Ready to move into finishing up on most U.S.-Mexico NAFTA issues next week.
- U.S.-Mexico NAFTA teams to keep working over weekend, ministers likely to meet Wednesday or Thursday.
- Canadian minister Freeland is being briefed on NAFTA developments.