North American trade pact
Coverage of North American trade pact in the Nexus archive.
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products; Canada says it will retaliate
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, prompting Canada to announce it would retaliate by matching those tariffs. This escalation strains relations between the two allies and calls into question a broader North American trade pact involving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, leading Canada to announce immediate retaliation by matching the tariffs dollar for dollar. This action escalates trade conflict after last-ditch negotiations failed concerning steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber. The breakdown calls into question a North American trade pact.
- As US-Canada trade talks collapse, consumers brace for higher costs
After US-Canada trade talks collapsed, the United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada retaliated by matching those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect its workers and businesses, escalating the trade conflict. The breakdown calls into question the future of a North American trade pact involving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- US imposes new 50pc tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian products
The US imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports, citing discriminatory practices against American goods. The tariffs, effective in 30 days, target products like wine, cement, and hockey gear under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Canada's government criticized the move, offering proposals to resolve disputes and accusing Trump of violating trade agreements.
- What America’s 250th Birthday Looks Like From Latin America
The United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, but surveys showed national pride at a 25-year low with widespread doubts about the country's direction. The US also declined to renew its North American trade pact, causing regional partners to feel unsettled.
- US won’t renew North American trade pact as Greer targets Canada’s China ties
The United States confirmed it will not renew the USMCA, with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer citing Canada's pursuit of Chinese investment as the reason. The USMCA will not be renewed in its current form.
- US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
The US, Canada, and Mexico have begun negotiations to renew the North American trade pact negotiated by President Donald Trump, a process expected to take months or longer. The pact, which Trump negotiated and boasted about, is now up for renewal.
- US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
The North American trade pact negotiated by President Donald Trump is set for renewal, with the process expected to take months. The United States, Canada, and Mexico have begun negotiations to renew the agreement.