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Press Releases
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Trump, Carney Trade Visit Encouraging Preserving and Strengthening USMCA in the scheduled 2026 Review Key to North American Growth and Competitiveness.
CNAT Press Release, May 12, 2025 (EN)
It is encouraging to see Prime Minister Carney and President Trump engaging in positive discussions to further strengthen our vital economic and security partnership. …
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Coalition for North American Trade Launches in Toronto to Ensure USMCA Extension and Strengthen Economic Ties
CNAT Press Release, February 20, 2025 (EN)
A unique three-nation business group created to advocate for the extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) calling itself "The Coalition for North American Trade" (CNAT) launched today with an event in Toronto, Canada. …
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Coalition for North American Trade Launches in Mexico City to Ensure USMCA Extension and Strengthen Economic Ties
CNAT Press Release, February 14, 2025 (EN)
A unique three-nation business group created to advocate for the extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) calling itself “The Coalition for North American Trade” (CNAT) launched today with an event in Mexico City. …
In the News
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USMCA Insiders Say Review Worrisome and an Opportunity
International Trade Today, December 15, 2025 (EN)
Steve Verheul, Canada's chief trade negotiator during President Donald Trump's first term, who worked on NAFTA's replacement, says Canada wants a trade pact that has known rules, and whose stability allows companies to make long-term plans …
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Bloomberg Government Power Play
Bloomberg, December 10, 2025 (EN)
Mounting uncertainty over the $2 trillion US-Mexico-Canada trade deal’s future is sparking an uptick in Washington lobbying …
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US-Mexico-Canada Deal’s Uncertain Fate Fuels Lobbying Campaigns
Bloomberg, December 8, 2025 (EN)
Mounting uncertainty over the $2 trillion US-Mexico-Canada trade deal’s future is sparking an uptick in Washington lobbying …
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The Debate Over a USMCA Overhaul in 2026 Kicks Off in Washington
Bloomberg, December 4, 2025 (EN)
The deal Trump negotiated in his first term comes up for review in 2026 and a contentious debate is under way …
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This American trade advocate says CUSMA is the most ‘consequential trade agreement on the planet’
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, December 4, 2025 (EN)
Kevin Brady, co-chair of the Coalition for North American Trade, spoke to CBC reporter Katie Simpson about why he's advocating for the continuation — and strengthening — of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, which he says is vital for long-term investment and growth …
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Hearing begins with praise for CUSMA
Radio Canada International, December 4, 2025 (EN)
Kevin Brady, co-chair of the Coalition for North American Trade, has kicked off today's testimony …
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CNAT Co-Chairs Join Bloomberg's Balance of Power to Discuss USMCA
Bloomberg, December 3, 2025 (EN)
On today's show, Former Republican Congressman Kevin Brady, former Mexican Chief Negotiator for USMCA Ken Smith Ramos and former Special Advisor for Trade Policy to Canada’s Deputy Minister of Finance Steve Verheul …
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El sector privado: jugador clave en la revisión del T-MEC
El Financiero, November 5, 2025 (ES)
El banderazo de salida para la revisión del T-MEC en 2026 se dio cuando el pasado 17 de septiembre los gobiernos de México y Estados Unidos (EU) publicaron sus respectivos avisos de inicio de consultas públicas. Canadá ya había empezado su proceso de consultas y lanzó una segunda ronda días después, así que la mesa está puesta para que los sectores privados, así como la sociedad en general, puedan pronunciarse sobre la operación del Tratado de Libre Comercio más importante para México …
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Commenters: End 232 Tarriffs on Canada, Mexico, Renew USMCA for 16 Years
International Trade Today, November 4, 2025 (EN)
As the Office of the U.S. Trade Representatives considers whether the U.S. wants to continue the USMCA, it will evaluate more than 1,500 comments from farmers, manufacturers, retailers, civic society and broad business interests that operate in all three countries …
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The Clock is Ticking On A Crucial Trade Partnership
Washington Examiner, October 3, 2025 (EN)
With the White House noticing the start of the mandated six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the clock is ticking on the future of the most consequential trade partnership in America’s history …
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Verheul: U.S. stance on North American integration remains unclear
Inside U.S. Trade, June 12, 2025 (EN)
Whether an upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will lead to further economic integration or to the U.S. going “its own way” remains to be seen, former Canadian trade negotiator Steve Verheul said this week …
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Ottawa Playbook
Politico, March 5, 2025 (EN)
TRADE VET — STEVE VERHEUL is the kind of guy who appreciates a rational conversation about cross-border trade barriers and regulations. The soft-spoken Verheul headed Canada's team of negotiators when DONALD TRUMP forced NAFTA's renegotiation shortly after he took office in 2017. More than …
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Empresarios Tripartitas se Alían en Defensa del T-MEC
24 Horas, February 17, 2025 (ES)
En momentos en que impera la incertidumbre, un grupo de empresarios de México, Canadá y Estados Unidos conformó este fin de semana la Coalición para el Comercio de América del Norte (CNAT), en busca de defender la extensión del T-MEC y fortalecer los lazos …
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El Desafiante ‘Tiroteo’ Arancelario al T-MEC
EL FINANCIERO, February 17, 2025 (ES)
Para asegurar la extensión del T-MEC en la revisión conjunta programada para julio de 2026, tres exnegociadores del acuerdo comercial anunciaron la creación de la Coalición para el Comercio de América del Norte (CNAT, por sus siglas en inglés). El contexto no sólo es la revisión del acuerdo …
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Crean Coalición a Favor del Comercio en Norteamérica
EL UNIVERSAL, February 16, 2025 (ES)
En plena incertidumbre arancelaria, tensiones geopolíticas, cambios en flujos de inversión y la próxima revisión del Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá, tres exfuncionarios con papel decisivo en la negociación del acuerdo conformaron la …
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Are Tariffs THE Right Weapon?
CSIS Mexico Matters, February 11, 2025 (EN)
In this episode, Mariana speaks with Kevin Brady, former U.S. Rep. (R-TX) and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Kenneth Smith Ramos, former USMCA Chief negotiator for Mexico, about the shift in Washington away from free trade, President Trump’s use of tariffs as leverage to solve …
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Trump is Threatening Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico. Here's What That Would Mean
NPR, January 26, 2025 (EN)
President Donald Trump is threatening tariffs against America's two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico. Trump says the tariffs could come as early as February 1, adding a 25% tax paid by American importers on …
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This is What Canada Should Do Now, as Donald Trump’s Tariffs Loom Large
The Globe and Mail, January 21, 2025 (EN)
What once seemed unthinkable may soon come to pass. President Donald Trump said on Monday night that he is “thinking” the U.S. will impose 25-per-cent tariffs against Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1 in response to illegal migration and illegal imports of …
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Trump Tariffs Would be ‘Blow’ to U.S. Allies Canada and Mexico, Experts Say
Freight Waves, January 16, 2025 (EN)
President Donald Trump is threatening tariffs against America's two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico. Trump says the tariffs could come as early as February 1, adding a 25% tax paid by American importers on goods coming in from …
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"México No Está Ante un Colapso del T-MEC": Kenneth Smith
EL ECONOMISTA, January 8, 2025 (ES)
El exjefe negociador del acuerdo comercial de Norteamérica y presidente del Comité Bilateral México-EU, Kenneth Smith, mencionó que el T-MEC tiene un valor de 1 trillón de dólares, eso es lo que está en juego. Planteó varios scenarios, entre ellos, una revisiónscenarios …
Insights
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USMCA Update with the Coalition for North American Trade
Washington International Trade Association (WITA), August 12, 2025 (EN)
WITA welcomed the three co-chairs of the Coalition for North American Trade as they discussed the latest in U.S. trade with Mexico and Canada, how any August announcements would impact the USMCA review, and explored what next steps could be taken toward building positive momentum for a renewal of the landmark agreement between the three countries …
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US, Canada & Mexico Negotiators on Why Free Trade Matters
C.D. Howe, July 30, 2025 (EN)
What does it take to protect $1 trillion in trade? Three CUSMA negotiators share the importance of preserving duty‑free trade between Canada, the US, and Mexico – and why these relationships remain vital for all three economies …
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Gary Shapiro: The United States and Canada need each other. Let’s make up
Financial Post, June 13, 2025 (EN)
Opinion: Take it from this American CEO: our rift with Canada makes no sense …
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Business Council of Canada's Statement on United States Tariffs
Business Council of Canada, February 1, 2025 (EN)
It is unfortunate that the United States has decided to violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement by imposing tariffs on Canada, creating economic harm for both Canadians and Americans. There are three actions our country can and should take right now to …