Trump Considers Trade Pact Excluding Canada Amid Threats to U.S.M.C.A.
Feb 19, 2026, 2:58 PM
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TL;DR
U.S. officials threaten changes to U.S.M.C.A. that may exclude Canada, causing potential disruptions in trade among the three countries.
The U.S. is considering revisions to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (U.S.M.C.A.) that might lead to a bilateral deal with Canada and Mexico, potentially leaving Canada excluded. President Trump's administration has been pressuring Canada to make trade concessions, raising concerns about the future of the trilateral trade pact. The possible exclusion of Canada from the agreement could have significant implications for businesses and trade relationships among the three nations.