Officials from Mexico and the United States expect the review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) to continue beyond July 1, 2026, the date set for the treaty’s formal review process to begin.
Technical teams from both countries have already started discussions covering regional competitiveness, rules of origin, economic security, agricultural trade, and other key areas of the agreement. Additional negotiation rounds are scheduled in the coming weeks.
U.S. officials have indicated that the scope and complexity of the issues under review make it unlikely that all outstanding matters will be resolved by the initial deadline. Talks are therefore expected to continue as negotiations progress among the three member countries.
The 2026 review is part of the mechanism built into the USMCA to assess the agreement’s performance and determine its long-term future. Under the treaty, the parties may agree to extend it for another 16 years or continue with periodic reviews if a consensus is not reached immediately.
Mexico has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the benefits of the agreement and strengthening regional economic integration while consultations with its trading partners continue.
Source: El Diario MX
