The Trump administration declined to renew the USMCA during its first mandatory six-year review, triggering negotiations to revise key provisions while keeping the trade pact in force. Washington said it aims to address trade deficits and strengthen rules on manufacturing, labour and market access
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets President Trump amid strained US-Canada ties over tariffs and annexation rhetoric. With USMCA under review in 2026, Carney seeks tariff relief, especially on steel and aluminum, as fears of trade termination loom in Canada
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the US to show “consideration” after new tariffs on heavy vehicles, stressing the importance of USMCA trade ties in shielding Mexico from harsh economic impacts.
