USMCA Renewal Rejected

The U.S. says it won’t renew the North American trade pact, setting up new talks.

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Updated Jul 1, 8:18pm ET

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The Trump administration said the United States will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in its current form, blocking an automatic long-term extension of the North American trade pact that replaced NAFTA in 2020. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington would not “rubber stamp” renewal, leaving the deal in force but subject to annual reviews rather than extending it to 2042. The decision opens the door to new negotiations with Canada and Mexico over a framework governing roughly $2 trillion in annual trade. Trump had championed USMCA during his first term, but his administration now says unresolved issues require fresh talks before any longer-term commitment.

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The refusal to extend USMCA heightens uncertainty for North American industries, especially automakers that rely on integrated supply chains across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The pact remains alive through annual reviews but could face years of renegotiation or eventual expiration if the three countries fail to reach a new agreement by 2036.

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U.S. officials pointed to disputes with Canada over retaliatory tariffs and dairy market restrictions as key barriers to renewing USMCA, while separate talks with Mexico are expected to follow. The administration’s preference for pursuing new or bilateral arrangements signals a harder bargaining stance with both neighbors.

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