U.S., Mexico Resume USMCA Trade Talks as Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Canada

The United States and Mexico have resumed negotiations over the United States, Mexico & Canada Agreement (USMCA) as President Donald Trump imposed a new round of tariffs on Canadian imports, adding fresh strain to North America’s trading relationship.

U.S. and Mexican trade officials met on Tuesday, to discuss implementation of the USMCA and broader efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and investment. The talks came as Washington announced new tariffs targeting selected Canadian goods, with the Trump administration accusing Ottawa of maintaining unfair trade practices.

U.S. Trade Representative officials said the discussions with Mexico focused on expanding economic cooperation, resolving outstanding trade disputes and ensuring compliance with the terms of the regional trade pact. Mexican officials reaffirmed their commitment to the agreement and said they would continue working with Washington to preserve stable supply chains and regional competitiveness.

The latest tariffs on Canada have drawn criticism from Canadian officials, who warned that the measures could disrupt cross-border commerce and increase costs for businesses and consumers. Ottawa said it was reviewing its response while continuing diplomatic engagement with Washington.

Analysts said the renewed U.S. Mexico dialogue reflects the importance of maintaining close economic ties between the two countries, particularly as manufacturers seek to strengthen North American supply chains. However, they cautioned that rising trade tensions with Canada could complicate future cooperation under the USMCA.

The USMCA, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020, governs trade among the United States, Mexico and Canada, covering sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, digital commerce and labour standards. It remains one of the world’s largest free trade agreements, supporting hundreds of billions of dollars in annual trade across North America.

Officials from both Washington and Mexico City said discussions would continue in the coming weeks as they seek to address remaining trade issues while preserving the benefits of the regional agreement.