USMCA News Updates

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USMCA Ensures No Tariffs on Most Canadian and Mexican Goods

President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but a key exemption for Canada and Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump: Not Focused on Talks With Canada; Tariffs Might Stay

President Donald Trump said trade talks with Canada are not a focus for his administration right now, and instead of negotiating a deal, he may decide to just leave import taxes in place.

July 25, 2025
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ATA Opposes Federal Probe That Could Increase Truck Tariffs

ATA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are opposing a proposed federal investigation into whether the importation of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts poses a threat to national security.

May 21, 2025
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Mexico鈥檚 Sheinbaum Says There鈥檚 No Deal on Trump Tariffs

Mexico鈥檚 President Claudia Sheinbaum said there鈥檚 no agreement yet with her U.S. counterpart Donald Trump after the two spoke last week about lifting U.S. tariffs.

April 21, 2025
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No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update

President Donald Trump鈥檚 sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won鈥檛 affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

April 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs

As the fallout from President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.

March 27, 2025
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Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as 鈥楤argaining Chip鈥

China鈥檚 ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a 鈥渂argaining chip鈥 in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Might Defer Tariffs on Goods, Services Under USMCA

President Donald Trump is likely to defer tariffs on Canada and Mexico for goods and services covered by the trade agreement known as USMCA, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada鈥檚 Provincial Leaders Want Bilateral Trade Deal With US

TORONTO 鈥 Canada鈥檚 provincial leaders want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau鈥檚 federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico.

November 21, 2024
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Canada Shares US Concerns About Mexican Trade With China

TORONTO 鈥 Canada鈥檚 point person for U.S.-Canada relations said she shares U.S. concerns about Mexico serving as a back door for China to import cheaper goods into the North American market.

November 20, 2024