Canada, the United States and Mexico have launched public consultations on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (USMCA, or CUSMA in Canada) as part of the upcoming first joint review of this key North American trade pact. These consultations give businesses and stakeholders an important opportunity to share feedback on the agreement’s operation and to influence negotiations.

Canada is receiving comments up to November 3, 2025. Participation details and submission methods are available on the Government of Canada website, here. This consultation is relevant to any businesses affected by recent tariffs and supply chain disruptions, whose sectors may be impacted by any changes to the CUSMA or who might benefit from new provisions in a revised agreement.

The United States is inviting comments up to November 1, 2025. Information from the United States Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the consultation is available here. The USTR has identified the following issues of focus for public comments:

• Any aspect of the operation or implementation of the USMCA;
• Any issues of compliance with the Agreement;
• Recommendations for specific actions that USTR should propose ahead of the Joint Review;
• Factors affecting the investment climate in North America and in the territories of each Party, as well as the effectiveness of the USMCA in promoting investment that strengthens U.S. competitiveness, productivity, and technological leadership; and
• Strategies for strengthening North American economic security and competitiveness, including collaborative work under the Competitiveness Committee, and cooperation on issues related to non-market policies and practices of other countries.

The comment period announced by Mexico is open until November 16, 2025. The Ministry of Economy has announced that comments must be submitted to the following addresses (see DOF publication here):

• tmec@economia.gob.mx
• http://www.buzontmec.economia.gob.mx
• Oficialía de Partes (filing office) of the Ministry of Economy (Calle Pachuca 189, Col. Condesa, Mexico City).

These consultations present a unique opportunity for businesses and industry groups to ensure that negotiators and decision-makers in all three countries understand their interests and concerns. In the current tense trade and tariff environment, ensuring that these interests and concerns are clearly articulated is more important than ever. As the saying goes, if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.

Our team is ready to assist clients by identifying key CUSMA provisions that are or may be the target of the review, highlighting likely negotiation areas or potential concessions that parties may be willing to make, and helping draft effective submissions.

For more information and support, please reach out to Paul Lalonde, Michael Zolandz or Joaquin Contreras. 

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