Last mentioned: Mar 7, 2026
CUSMA Joint Review
The formal window for the three nations to review and potentially extend the trade agreement begins.
Mandatory Review
The deadline for the first formal six-year joint review of the CUSMA agreement.
CUSMA Review Window
The formal period for the three nations to review and confirm the trade agreement begins.
Washington Meeting
Charette, LeBlanc, and Wiseman meet Greer to discuss CUSMA review and bilateral issues.
Washington Summit
Canada's new trade team meets with Greer to 'steady' the relationship and discuss the upcoming CUSMA review.
Washington Summit
Canada's new trade team meets Greer to initiate a 'thaw' in relations and discuss the CUSMA review.
Court Tariff Decision
A judicial ruling offers 'small wins' for businesses by limiting specific tariff applications.
USTR Grievances
Jamieson Greer cites Canadian barriers in wine and spirits as obstacles to talks.
Greer's Public Criticism
USTR Jamieson Greer highlights Canadian trade barriers on Fox Business, signaling a tough stance ahead of reviews.
Greer's Public Criticism
USTR Jamieson Greer tells Fox Business that Canadian trade barriers on alcohol are 'obstacles' to talks.
CUSMA Review
Mandatory trilateral review of the trade agreement to decide on its 16-year extension.
Lobbying Surge
Major industry groups begin formalizing positions ahead of the 2026 review.
Diplomatic Freeze
President Trump halts formal trade negotiations with Canada over a provincial ad dispute.
Negotiation Freeze
President Trump halts formal trade talks with Canada following a dispute over a tariff-related advertisement.
Negotiation Freeze
President Trump halts formal trade talks with Canada following a dispute over a provincial ad campaign.
Auto Rules Ruling
A dispute panel rules against the U.S. interpretation of automotive rules of origin.
CUSMA Implementation
The agreement officially replaces NAFTA as the governing trade framework.
Canada’s newly appointed trade team held its first high-level meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, signaling a potential reset in bilateral relations. The discussions focused on the upcoming mandatory review of the CUSMA agreement amid lingering tensions over trade barriers and previous diplomatic freezes.
A high-level Canadian trade delegation met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington to restart stalled discussions regarding the CUSMA trade pact. The meeting signals a potential thaw in relations following a year-long freeze by the Trump administration, though significant friction remains over market access and trade barriers.
Canada's newly appointed trade team held its first high-level meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to address bilateral friction and the upcoming CUSMA review. The discussions signal a potential end to a diplomatic freeze while highlighting persistent disputes over market access and the long-term viability of the trilateral agreement.
While a recent court decision has provided targeted relief from specific tariffs, North American businesses remain on high alert as the 2026 CUSMA review approaches. The legal victory offers a tactical win for industry players amidst a climate of significant trade uncertainty and potential protectionist shifts.