U.S., Mexico Said to Near NAFTA Framework, but Obstacles Remain

The U.S. and Mexico moved closer toward a consensus on how to forge a new North American Free Trade Agreement even though key hurdles remain, according to several people familiar with the matter on both sides of the talks.

Progress has been made during five weeks of discussions between the U.S. and Mexico on issues including rules for cars, but there’s no broader agreement on reshaping NAFTA, two U.S. administration officials said late on Aug. 21.

The Trump administration’s talks with Mexico are seen as an important precursor to a three-way final deal with Canada on a revised NAFTA. Earlier ...