US free trade deals face opposition

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Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics

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US President Barack Obama will meet leaders from Mexico and Canada later this week to discuss trade agreements that will make it easier for countries around the Pacific to do business.   But back home his critics are warning of potential drawbacks as they say the deal could reduce the number of jobs within the US.   Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett reports from New Riegel, Ohio.

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