The next round of NAFTA negotiations appear set to begin in late July following the formation of the government-elect of President Lopez-Obrador. The incoming and outgoing Mexican government administrations will need to work together to secure a deal, the timing for which is becoming pressing. The U.S. midterm elections in November present two challenges – both from a practical perspective in getting a deal signed and in terms of the Trump administration’s aggressive (or otherwise) stance during electioneering. That also coincides with one of the two seasonal peaks for the Mexican tra...