US declines to renew USMCA in current form
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US Government
North America
January 2026
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The US has decided not to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. The decision triggers a 10-year countdown to the agreement's potential expiration in 2036. Washington seeks changes regarding automotive rules, dairy access, and third-party trade exploitation.
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