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US threatens tariffs if Canada misses USMCA renewal deadline

6/2/2026

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned Canada of tariffs if it leaves USMCA renewal.
Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc sent a letter to the U.S. and Mexico seeking a 16-year USMCA renewal.
The United States and Mexico completed USMCA talks on automotive rules, steel and aluminum, excluding Canada.
The revised pact must tighten automotive rules of origin, expand dairy access, and trigger reviews through 2036 if July 1, 2026 deadline is missed.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned Canada of tariffs if it leaves USMCA renewal.
Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc sent a letter to the U.S. and Mexico seeking a 16-year USMCA renewal.
The United States and Mexico completed USMCA talks on automotive rules, steel and aluminum, excluding Canada.
The revised pact must tighten automotive rules of origin, expand dairy access, and trigger reviews through 2036 if July 1, 2026 deadline is missed.