U.S. wants interim USMCA deals, Greer says, extending trade uncertainty until next year
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced plans to negotiate interim trade deals with Canada and Mexico by the end of 2026. While these short-term arrangements are prioritized, broader discussions regarding the USMCA are expected to continue into the following year.
Why it matters
Trade uncertainty between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico impacts continental supply chains and economic stability.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer departs following a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday in Washington. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
The United States’ top trade official said he’s aiming to negotiate interim deals with Canada and Mexico by the end of the year, while discussions about more fundamental changes to continental trade rules are expected to stretch into the new year.
In a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he was hoping to present “options” for “potential interim arrangements” to President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Mark Carney before the end of 2026.
“I would love to have, between now and the end of the year, at least some arrangements: one with Canada, one with Mexico,” he said, without specifying what would be included in these deals.
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