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Trump Considers Splitting CUSMA Amid Industry Pushback

12/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump may withdraw from the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) next year, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
He proposed splitting the agreement into two negotiations with Canada and Mexico.
During hearings in Washington, industry representatives urged extending the agreement, countering the president's threats.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Trump at the FIFA World Cup Draw, but expectations for meaningful trade talks are low.

History

Historical Context

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) took effect on January 1, 1994, creating a trilateral trade bloc among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Initially aimed at eliminating trade barriers, it resulted in a 300% increase in trade by 2016. However, it also sparked significant economic disparities, contributing to the 1994 Zapatista uprising and ongoing debates about trade policy, including the subsequent USMCA agreement.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump may withdraw from the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) next year, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
He proposed splitting the agreement into two negotiations with Canada and Mexico.
During hearings in Washington, industry representatives urged extending the agreement, countering the president's threats.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Trump at the FIFA World Cup Draw, but expectations for meaningful trade talks are low.

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