The United States has officially kicked off the review process for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), opening 45 days of public consultations as President Donald Trump continues to reshape North American trade with his aggressive tariff policies.
A preliminary notice posted in the Federal Register — set for publication tomorrow — confirms that public hearings will be held in November as part of the mandatory review set to take place next year. This is the first formal step toward potential renegotiation of the trilateral trade deal, which was signed during Trump’s first term.
While Trump has often touted CUSMA as a success, he has also hinted that the agreement may have “served its purpose,” leaving room for speculation about possible revisions. Canada and Mexico have faced waves of U.S. tariffs under his administration, though goods compliant with CUSMA rules of origin remain exempt from those duties.
The consultations are expected to gather input from businesses, unions, and other stakeholders on how the pact has impacted jobs, manufacturing, and supply chains — and whether changes are needed to strengthen North America’s trade position.