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'Three Amigos' Summit May Not Be So Amicable

Canada, Mexico both angry about Obama protectionism

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 9, 2009 6:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – President Obama is headed to Guadalajara today for his first "Three Amigos" summit with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, but the meeting may be less than completely friendly. Trade and drug trafficking will dominate the agenda, and the leaders have some grievances they... Read full story »

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