USMCA

With trade winds shifting, Canada’s Prime Minister is making moves to lessen the nation’s dependence on the U.S. — and it’s got some interesting implications.

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review in 2026, and many in farm country say this has the potential to benefit American farmers.

Public hearings began in Washington D.C. as part of the mandatory USMCA review process.

Lawmakers are urging the Administration to wade into next year’s USMCA renegotiation with “civility,” given the angst in Canada and Mexico over the president’s tariffs.

Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, said it could be a challenge to get things going again, thanks to a recent TV commercial produced by Canadians, using former President Ronald Regan.

The U.S., Canada and Mexico are set to formally begin consultations ahead of the review of their regional USMCA trade accord next year.

Several recently released economic reports say that, in the first six months of this year, Canada’s economy did better than had been expected, posting around 2% growth.

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, scheduled for November 3rd-6th.

Mark Carney has announced that Canada has implemented plans to restrict imports of foreign steel to help Canada’s manufacturers hit by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently said the clock is ticking on a 30-day schedule for the U.S. to put a trade deal framework in place with Canada, with that deadline set at July 21st.  Carney also said his government has a plan in place if that deadline is not met.  Ca...