Trump trade upheaval transforms CUSMA review to fraught renegotiation

Canadian officials downplayed the threat of an exhaustive renegotiation of the North American trade agreement, which could now be the reality.

International Trade Minister Mary Ng has said repeatedly that the CUSMA review process wouldn't be a renegotiation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

January 29, 2025

After fewer than 10 days in office, United States President Donald Trump has attacked his country's trade relationship with Canada through threats and executive action, as the looming 2026 review of the North American trade pact is shaping up to be a renegotiation.

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