On July 1, 2026, the United States government elected to not renew the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA) in its current form for another 16-year term. The USMCA Free Trade Commission, which is composed of government representatives of each nation was required to conduct a joint review of the Agreement today (July 1, 2026).
Based on the decision today, the USMCA is not renewed, in its current form, past 2036.
Key Impact
While the United States government has declined to renew the USMCA agreement in its current form, the current Agreement will remain in effect until July 1, 2036.
- The TN visa provisions remain intact, as well as other labor mobility provisions.
- The three countries will annually review the provisions of the USMCA agreement. The terms of the agreement may be renegotiated as part of the review process.
- The United States will continue to engage with Mexico and Canada, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, “to address the Agreement’s shortcomings and the trade deficits with Canada and Mexico.”
Erickson Insights & Analysis
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