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USMCA Review

May 29 – July 2, 2026 Updated Jul 2

Every published chapter of The Fold's coverage of USMCA Review, in one place — oldest to newest, updated as the story develops.

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Mexico enters USMCA review with US ties strained over cartels and corruption

Mexico has opened the formal review of its North American trade pact with the United States and Canada against a backdrop of deteriorating relations with Washington over cartel enforcement and a domestic corruption debate. President Claudia Sheinbaum faces the talks with her approval edging up even as concern about graft hits the highest level of her term.

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US declines to renew USMCA, pushing North American trade pact into a decade of annual reviews

The Trump administration refused to renew the USMCA at its July 1 deadline, triggering yearly reviews of a pact covering $1.6 trillion in trade. Without a deal, it expires in 2036.

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