North American free trade agreement
Coverage of North American free trade agreement in the Nexus archive.
- US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
The US, Canada, and Mexico have begun negotiations to renew the USMCA trade pact, facing challenges including US demands that could disrupt supply chains and raise car prices. President Trump has threatened to withdraw from the agreement, adding tension to the process.
- Trump says he may not renew USMCA with Mexico and Canada
President Trump said he may not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with Mexico and Canada. He implemented the agreement six years ago to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
- Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed
Canada and Mexico requested a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United States to maintain economic ties, as the US is their primary trading partner. The US President Donald Trump has publicly questioned the agreement, which is critical for Canada and Mexico due to their high export dependence on the US market.
- Carney says Canada’s economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada's strong economic ties with the U.S. have become a weakness due to shifting U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump, including high tariffs. He emphasized efforts to diversify trade and attract investments, while addressing concerns about U.S.-imposed tariffs affecting Canadian industries like auto and steel.