USA Changes Trade Deal with Mexico and Canada

美國更改與墨西哥及加拿大的貿易協定


Introduction

The USA does not want to keep the USMCA trade deal for a long time. Now, the three countries must check the deal every year.

美國不想長期維持 USMCA 貿易協定。現在,這三個國家必須每年對該協定進行審核。

Main Body

The USA wants to change the rules. The leaders think the old deal is not good. They want to fix trade problems.

美國想要改變規則。領導人認為舊的協定並不理想,希望解決貿易問題。

Cars are a big problem. The USA wants more car parts to come from the USA. They do not want to use parts from China.

汽車是一個大問題。美國希望更多汽車零件來自美國,不想使用中國的零件。

Some business people are worried. They want a stable deal to save money. But steel companies like the new plan because it gives the USA more power.

一些商界人士感到擔心。他們希望有穩定的協定以節省成本。但鋼鐵公司則喜歡新計劃,因為這能賦予美國更多權力。

Conclusion

The trade deal is still active. But the countries are not sure about the future because they must talk every year.

貿易協定仍然有效。但各國對未來並不確定,因為他們必須每年進行磋商。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, the word want is used many times. This is a very important word for A2 students because it expresses a need or a desire.

How it works: Person/Group + want/wants + thing/action

Examples from the text:

  • The USA wants to change... \rightarrow (The USA is the group)
  • They want to fix... \rightarrow (They are the people)
  • Business people want a stable deal... \rightarrow (Business people are the group)

⚠️ A Simple Rule for You:

If you talk about one person or company (He, She, The USA), add an -s: \rightarrow He wants.

If you talk about many people (They, We, Business people), no -s: \rightarrow They want.

Vocabulary Learning

trade deal (n.)
An official agreement between countries about buying and selling goods.
Example:The two countries signed a trade deal to lower taxes on fruit.
check (v.)
To look at something carefully to see if it is correct or needs changing.
Example:Please check your homework for mistakes.
fix (v.)
To repair something or find a solution to a problem.
Example:The mechanic will fix the car tomorrow.
stable (adj.)
Something that is steady and does not change suddenly.
Example:He wants a stable job with a regular salary.
active (adj.)
Something that is currently working or in use.
Example:My bank account is still active.
Practice A2 words in a crossword