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CUSMA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was active from 1994 to 2020. The current trilateral agreement allows producers in all three countries to trade with each other in a mostly tariff-free environment. Photo: ehrlif/istock/GettyImages

CUSMA: a guide to the review and what it means for the agriculture sector

By Jonah Grignon 3 days ago

The upcoming Canada-Unites States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review could set the tone for the future of Canadian agri-food trade. Here’s everything you need to know about CUSMA, the upcoming review process and what it could mean for the agriculture sector.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer arrives for U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

News, Reuters

U.S. to seek more foreign tariff cuts, CUSMA improvements in 2026

By Reuters 4 days ago

The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Monday it will seek further reductions in foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers this year, enforce its “reciprocal” trade deals and consider launching new unfair trade practices investigations.

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U.S., Canada to meet in coming weeks on trade, Greer says

By David Lawder, Reuters, Susan Heavey February 25, 2026

U.S. and Canadian trade officials spoke on Wednesday and plan to meet in coming weeks, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, adding that the Trump administration was open to their ideas on how to reach an agreement.

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Trump declares 10 per cent global tariff after Supreme Court decision

Exemptions carved out for imports of beef, tomatoes, any CUSMA-compliant goods

By Andrew Chung, Reuters February 20, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies.

FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw on Dec. 5, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

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Canada announces new chief trade negotiator to the United States

By Fergal Smith, Reuters February 17, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to the United States for the review of the CUSMA trade agreement.

A welder at work at the Deere manufacturing plant at Moline, Illinois. Photo: Deere and Co.

Equipment, Machinery

Farm equipment market unlikely to pick up

Sales have been slow and and an unreliable U.S. administration makes trade certainty impossible

By Scott Garvey January 31, 2026

North America’s farm machinery sales have been slow and uncertain thanks to tariffs and trade disruption. There’s not a lot of hope for change in 2026.

Dairy has been one concerns expressed by U.S. President Donald Trump about trade with Canada . Photo: File

Livestock, News

U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management: trade experts

By John Greig January 15, 2026

U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management in a CUSMA review, says Canadian trade experts, but there will likely be concessions around access and tariff rate quota administration.

A recent FCC report predicts Canada’s economy decelerating due to factors like interest rates, ongoing trade uncertainty and voluntary country of origin labelling. Photo: Getty Images Plus

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FCC forecasts rocky financial year, points to waning confidence, vCOOL, interest rates

By Jonah Grignon December 12, 2025

Farm Credit Canada forecasts trade woes, interest rates contributing to deceleration in the Canadian economy in 2026.

Keith Currie speaks at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa. Photo: Jonah Grignon

News

Canadian agricultural groups demand no changes to CUSMA

By Diana Martin December 8, 2025

Canadian agricultural groups urge the government to keep CUSMA unchanged, stressing its vital role in food security and economic stability.

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Canadian food, agriculture coalition to underscore CUSMA importance in Washington

By Jonah Grignon November 17, 2025

A coalition of 12 Canadian Agri-food industry groups travelled to Washington this week for discussions with American officials and agriculture groups about the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

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Federal gov. funds youth employment in agriculture, agri-food

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CUSMA: a guide to the review and what it means for the agriculture sector

U.S. to seek more foreign tariff cuts, CUSMA improvements in 2026

U.S., Canada to meet in coming weeks on trade, Greer says

Trump declares 10 per cent global tariff after Supreme Court decision

Canada announces new chief trade negotiator to the United States

Farm equipment market unlikely to pick up

U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management: trade experts

FCC forecasts rocky financial year, points to waning confidence, vCOOL, interest rates

Canadian agricultural groups demand no changes to CUSMA

Canadian food, agriculture coalition to underscore CUSMA importance in Washington

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