NAFTA | USMCA


Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada
The North American economies could agree to renew USMCA as it is for another 16 years— a prospect that appears unlikely. Or they could keep working on ways to improve it; under a convoluted renewal process, they have until 2036 to reach an agreement -- or the pact expires.
Drug-related homicides increased in Mexico after NAFTA
Following the implementation of the NAFTA free trade agreement, more people lost their lives in violence along key drug trafficking routes to the USA than in previous years
Mexico set to discuss USMCA trade pact with Canada
Mexico plans to initiate discussions with Canada in early May about reviewing the USMCA trade pact, according to Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Canada calls discussions with US on USMCA 'constructive'
Canada and the US held a "constructive" discussion on the review of the North American free trade pact, the office of the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade said.
US, Mexico to launch review process of USMCA trade pact week of March 16
US and Mexican negotiators will hold bilateral discussions starting the week ​of March 16 as part of the joint ‌review of the United States–Mexico–Canada trade agreement, the US Trade Representative's office said.
Trump mulls a North American trade pact without Canada
US officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.
US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, timing unclear
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard agreed on Wednesday to begin formal discussions on possible reforms to the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Agricultural exporters push for trade deal extension
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance says the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement is vital for food exporters
Amway loses $3 billion dispute after Mexico seized its 692-acre organic farm
An international tribunal dismissed Amway’s request for $3 billion in damages after the Mexican government in 2022 seized a 692-acre organic farm owned by the multi-level marketing company and gave it to communal landowners.
The trade war goes digital
Notes on how trade agreements prevent Canada from exercising digital sovereignty.