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Trump Calls CUSMA 'Irrelevant,' Stirs Trade Tensions

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is "irrelevant" and that Americans do not need Canadian products during a Michigan factory tour.
The remarks drew concerns in Canada and Mexico ahead of the trade pact’s mandatory review.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer cited dairy supply management and softwood lumber subsidies as irritants and floated separate agreements with Canada and Mexico.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is "irrelevant" and that Americans do not need Canadian products during a Michigan factory tour.
The remarks drew concerns in Canada and Mexico ahead of the trade pact’s mandatory review.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer cited dairy supply management and softwood lumber subsidies as irritants and floated separate agreements with Canada and Mexico.