Washington's China ultimatum threatens North American free trade

Washington's China ultimatum threatens North American free trade

The debate surrounding the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has taken on a broader geopolitical dimension that extends well beyond North America. What was expected to be a discussion about trade performance and economic competitiveness is increasingly becoming a debate over strategic alignment with China. This shift raises an important question: Should trade agreements between sovereign nations be conditioned on their …

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In this week’s Roar: The end of the USMCA, ocean carriers are increasing capacity, updates to the tariff refund portal, top supply chain technology trends, and amending the Direct Air Waybill Framework. The U.S. has declared that it won’t extend the USMCA, which will trigger a 10-year countdown for the North American Trade Pact to expire in 2036. The move launches a six-year review at a time when U.S. officials are pushing for tougher regional c…