Trump refuses to renew US-Canada-Mexico trade pact he once championed
Summary
President Trump has decided not to renew the current North American trade agreement (USMCA) in its existing form. Instead of a long-term extension until 2036, the agreement will now be reviewed every year while officials work on resolving ongoing issues.Key Facts
- The USMCA is a trade deal between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- The agreement was set to be renewed and last until 2036.
- President Trump refused to renew the USMCA on its current terms due to ongoing trade deficits with Canada and Mexico.
- The deal will remain active but will now face yearly reviews instead of once every six years.
- The US trade representative said the US will keep working with Canada and Mexico to fix the deal’s problems.
- President Trump originally signed the USMCA in 2020 as a replacement for the older North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
- The USMCA controls about $2 trillion worth of trade in goods and services between the three countries each year.
- Changing to yearly reviews might hurt businesses and reduce investments in North America.
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