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Trade Negotiator Urges US, Canada, Mexico Agreement Renewal

12/18/2025

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Jamieson Greer, a trade negotiator, argues for trade deals among the United States, Canada, and Mexico, citing differences in labor, import-export profiles, and the rule of law.
Greer emphasized the point at an Atlantic Council meeting.
Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured Mexico that Canada would not pursue a separate agreement.
United States must decide by January 2, 2025, whether to extend, renegotiate, or let the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement expire.

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Jamieson Greer, a trade negotiator, argues for trade deals among the United States, Canada, and Mexico, citing differences in labor, import-export profiles, and the rule of law.
Greer emphasized the point at an Atlantic Council meeting.
Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured Mexico that Canada would not pursue a separate agreement.
United States must decide by January 2, 2025, whether to extend, renegotiate, or let the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement expire.