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Trump administration declines to extend key US trade deal with Canada and Mexico

U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and MexicoTrump won't extend US, Canada, Mexico trade deal that he once touted

The Trump administration announced it will not extend the USMCA trade deal with Canada and Mexico beyond current terms. This decision maintains the agreement in effect under annual reviews until 2036 unless a new deal is reached.

The move matters as it reshapes North American economic relations and signals potential long-term shifts in US trade policy toward its closest allies.

  • The USMCA replaced NAFTA in 2020, aiming to modernize trade rules for the digital economy.
  • Annual reviews under the current terms allow all three nations to assess compliance and address emerging issues.
  • The deal covers $1.7 trillion in goods and services annually between the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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