Ex-State Official Sees CUSMA Renewal Hope
February 16, 2026·8 days ago·via constructconnect.com
A former U.S. State Department official expresses optimism that CUSMA - known stateside as USMCA - will see renewal at its critical July 2026 joint review, despite stalled talks and President Trump's firm stance demanding fixes first. The deal, covering a massive $1.9 trillion in trilateral trade and 30% of global GDP, faces a make-or-break moment: full 16-year extension to 2042 with amendments, annual reviews triggering uncertainty, or potential U.S.
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