The trade deal between the US, Canada, and Mexico isn't dead, but it's no longer on solid ground either — annual reviews replace what Canada and Mexico hoped would be a straightforward 16-year extension.
The USMCA trade agreement has a built-in exit clause — any country can walk away with six months notice. But under U.S. law, only Congress can actually dissolve it, which puts President Trump in a tricky spot.
Farmers in New York can now apply for grants to ease the burden of trade tariffs, thanks to Governor Hochul's new $30 million initiative aimed at keeping local farms thriving.
The future of the USMCA hangs in the balance, with Idaho's cattle industry keeping a close watch on its potential extension and the impact on local farms and processing facilities.
Dairy farmers and cooperative leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., last week, to press lawmakers on issues ranging from agricultural labor and trade and more.
President Trump’s reluctance to renew the USMCA has alarmed farmers, with over 150 agricultural groups warning of dire consequences for trade with Canada and Mexico.