Retail
May 8, 2018
U.S. luxury retailers like Nordstrom will be affected by a potential withdrawal. Image credit: Nordstrom.
By Danny Parisi
President Donald Trump has repeatedly spoken of withdrawing the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement, but this could severely harm the retail business, particularly in luxury.
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