CUSMA Review Delayed
Former Chief Negotiator Says CUSMA Review Unlikely Following Collapsed Trade Talks
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Canada's trade war with the U.S. has stalled efforts to review CUSMA, the major trade agreement between the two countries. Steve Verheul, who led Canada's trade negotiations, said formal talks on the agreement won't The Sudbury Star "happen anytime soon" after last week's collapse of trade discussions.
The U.S. has already slapped 50% tariffs on nearly $28 billion of Canadian goods. Canada fired back with retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S. imports Fort McMurray Today. President Trump has threatened to double tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks to 50%.
Why CUSMA Review Is Now Off the Table
CUSMA, signed in 2020, is due for formal review. But Steve Verheul, now a principal at GT and Company, said the trade collapse has made this unlikely Cold Lake Sun. The agreement tied together tariff rules and trade protections for all three countries — Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
U.S. and Canada Lock Into Tit-for-Tat Tariff War
The tariff fight escalated rapidly after talks broke down. Washington imposed 50% duties on $28 billion in Canadian imports Northern News. Ottawa responded by hitting $27.6 billion of American goods with tariffs ranging from 15% to 50%.
The pain will spread across both economies. Canadian manufacturers of cars, trucks, and industrial goods face steep costs. American farmers and exporters lose a major customer Pincher Creek Echo. Trump's threat to raise auto tariffs to 50% would cripple cross-border car production.
A Frozen Trade Relationship Stalls Future Deals
With formal CUSMA negotiations now indefinitely delayed, both countries have little incentive to return to the negotiating table The Sudbury Star. Trade experts worry the freeze could harden into a permanent rift that reshapes North American commerce for years.
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