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Trump won't extend USMCA trade pact with Canada and Mexico
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has decided not to extend the USMCA trade agreement and will pursue separate trade deals with Canada and Mexico lasting up to 10 years instead.
- The USMCA, which replaced NAFTA and took effect in July 2020, was subject to a six-year review, and the U.S. declined to renew it in its current form during a virtual meeting with Canada and Mexico.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the agreement remains in force pending resolution of issues, with further bilateral negotiations with Mexico scheduled for July.
- Trump has sought to renegotiate USMCA terms since returning to office and imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico last year, prompting ongoing trade discussions and uncertainty about the agreement's future.
- Canada and Mexico continue to be major trading partners for the U.S., ranking as the largest export markets and leading sources of imports in 2024.
