Canada to launch CUSMA consultations after U.S. ambassador says bigger deal not in the cards
The 45-day U.S. public consultation aims to gather input on the USMCA, a trade agreement covering $2 trillion in goods and services, ahead of its mandatory 2026 review.
- Canada will soon announce formal consultations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement within the next week, as stated by Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office.
- U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra mentioned that it's 'obvious' a larger agreement with Canada will not happen, indicating a shift to smaller deals as consultations are opening for a revised CUSMA.
- Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard emphasized the importance of public consultation to evaluate the progress of the USMCA and suggest future improvements.
- The review of the USMCA, scheduled for July 1, 2026, will influence North American trade relationships moving forward.
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Canada launching consultations in advance of CUSMA trade pact review, LeBlanc says (Canada)
The federal government says it is launching public consultations on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, or CUSMA, ahead of next year's planned review of the North American trade pact. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the consultations Friday in Mexico City, where he and Pr...
Dominic LeBlanc announced that consultations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (ACEUM) would begin on Friday, in anticipation of the planned revision of the North American trade pact next year.
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