Cusma

• The Bank of Canada is ‘cautious’ heading into 2026, with all eyes on CUSMA

  The Bank of Canada says it's staying 'cautious' heading into 2026 as uncertainty remains high with the global trade war, tariffs and a trade deal with the U.S. set for review.

  Economy

  Dec 23
  
• Tariff exemptions were Canada’s salvation in 2025. Why they’re at risk in 2026

  Experts warned this saving grace for the economy is at risk in 2026 as North American trade officials prepare for a review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement, or CUSMA.

  Economy

  Dec 22
  
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• Canada will start formal CUSMA discussions with U.S. in January

  Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet with his counterparts in the U.S. mid-January to advance the talks, Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said in a statement.

  Canada

  Dec 19
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• Canada, U.S. may not get sectoral deals before CUSMA renewal, Carney says

  In October, U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled trade talks with Canada after Ontario aired an anti-tariff ad featuring former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.

  Canada

  Dec 18
• What does U.S. want from Canada to renew CUSMA? Trump’s trade rep has list

  U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told members of Congress this week that next year's joint review 'will depend on the successful resolution' of several issues.

  Politics

  Dec 17
• Carney says U.S. won’t exit CUSMA: ‘That’s not what they’re saying’

  Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. relation also says he has no reason to believe the Trump administration is preparing to tear up the free trade agreement.

  Politics

  Dec 11
• Carney to meet with Trump, Sheinbaum in D.C. as CUSMA future in question

  The three leaders will be in Washington, D.C., for the FIFA World Cup draw, marking the first time they will be in the same room together.

  Politics

  Dec 4
• Trump says he’s open to letting CUSMA expire

  In 2020, after signing the deal, Trump had praised the trade agreement, which is referred to as CUSMA in Canada and USMCA in the United States.

  Politics

  Dec 4
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• Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

  President Donald Trump said late Thursday that he was ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs.

  Oct 23
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• CUSMA renegotiation won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S., Carney says

  Talks to update the agreement, known in Canada as CUSMA, are set to start next year but Carney said those talks are unlikely to resolve all outstanding issues.

  Canada

  Oct 10