I think CUSMA’s dead, and I believe our PM thinks so too. We need a different agreement (since we can’t completely divorce ourselves from trade with the US). I want Carney to push very hard for that post-NATO coalition among mid powers he referenced at Davos.
January 23, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I think CUSMA’s dead, and I believe our PM thinks so too. We need a different agreement (since we can’t completely divorce ourselves from trade with the US). I want Carney to push very hard for that post-NATO coalition among mid powers he referenced at Davos.
CUSMA’s Article 32.10 gives the US a "soft veto" over Canada’s trade. If Canada signs a deal with a "non-market economy" like China, the US can terminate CUSMA. Since 75%+ of Canadian exports go south, Canada can't risk losing US market access for a China deal. #CUSMA #Trade
January 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
4/5 The warning signs are already flashing.
Stellantis cautioned back in November that without CUSMA's regional rules, American vehicles would lose market share to Asian imports.
The irony is sharp: tearing up the deal to save jobs might actually hand the advantage to overseas rivals.
Stellantis cautioned back in November that without CUSMA's regional rules, American vehicles would lose market share to Asian imports.
The irony is sharp: tearing up the deal to save jobs might actually hand the advantage to overseas rivals.
January 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM
4/5 The warning signs are already flashing.
Stellantis cautioned back in November that without CUSMA's regional rules, American vehicles would lose market share to Asian imports.
The irony is sharp: tearing up the deal to save jobs might actually hand the advantage to overseas rivals.
Stellantis cautioned back in November that without CUSMA's regional rules, American vehicles would lose market share to Asian imports.
The irony is sharp: tearing up the deal to save jobs might actually hand the advantage to overseas rivals.
The white knuckle crowd needs to bear in mind that whilst Trump's new 35% bully-boy tariffs against Canada will indeed be troublesome, more than 90% of our trade with the US is still exempt from tariffs under CUSMA (a.k.a. USMCA in the US) if the goods meet CUSMA's rules of origin provisions.
July 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The white knuckle crowd needs to bear in mind that whilst Trump's new 35% bully-boy tariffs against Canada will indeed be troublesome, more than 90% of our trade with the US is still exempt from tariffs under CUSMA (a.k.a. USMCA in the US) if the goods meet CUSMA's rules of origin provisions.
Armed with CUSMA's tariff shield, Canada uses quiet defiance against US pressure. Ottawa's strategy of calm preparation is proving more powerful than Washington's loud, deadline-driven tactics.
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Why Canada Is Not Afraid of American Tariffs
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Why Canada Is Not Afraid of American Tariffs
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Why Canada Is Not Afraid of American Tariffs
As an August 1st deadline looms, Canada has chosen calculated patience over panicked agreements. This quiet defiance reveals the limits of America’s tariff strategy and a new chapter in global trade.
open.substack.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Armed with CUSMA's tariff shield, Canada uses quiet defiance against US pressure. Ottawa's strategy of calm preparation is proving more powerful than Washington's loud, deadline-driven tactics.
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Why Canada Is Not Afraid of American Tariffs
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Why Canada Is Not Afraid of American Tariffs
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"With new tariff threats against MFN status, what is the process producers need to qualify for CUSMA?"
"Oh, right. The process. The process for CUSMA. The process chosen especially to implement CUSMA. CUSMA's process."
"Oh, right. The process. The process for CUSMA. The process chosen especially to implement CUSMA. CUSMA's process."
March 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"With new tariff threats against MFN status, what is the process producers need to qualify for CUSMA?"
"Oh, right. The process. The process for CUSMA. The process chosen especially to implement CUSMA. CUSMA's process."
"Oh, right. The process. The process for CUSMA. The process chosen especially to implement CUSMA. CUSMA's process."
"[Stuart Trew, a senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives] said the feds could use CUSMA’s escape clause to cancel the agreement, although he’d be concerned that Canada’s business community would attempt to stage a coup."
#CDNpoli #Canada #Tariff
#CDNpoli #Canada #Tariff
Time To Think Beyond ‘Worthless’ Free Trade Agreements: Economists
“Why should we feel constrained by a free trade agreement?”
www.readthemaple.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Canada’s unions met with Minister Leblanc today with one clear message ahead of #CUSMA’s review: workers must come first.
Trade cannot weaken jobs, public services, or our ability to build a strong, domestic economy. No deal is better than a bad deal.
canadianlabour.ca/workers-must...
Trade cannot weaken jobs, public services, or our ability to build a strong, domestic economy. No deal is better than a bad deal.
canadianlabour.ca/workers-must...
Workers Must Come First in CUSMA — No Trade Deal at the Expense of Jobs, Industry, or Public Services | Canadian Labour Congress
OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s unions met Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, for a high-level Roundtable on the…
canadianlabour.ca
January 15, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Canada’s unions met with Minister Leblanc today with one clear message ahead of #CUSMA’s review: workers must come first.
Trade cannot weaken jobs, public services, or our ability to build a strong, domestic economy. No deal is better than a bad deal.
canadianlabour.ca/workers-must...
Trade cannot weaken jobs, public services, or our ability to build a strong, domestic economy. No deal is better than a bad deal.
canadianlabour.ca/workers-must...
Not according to this part of the article
March 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Not according to this part of the article
Like CUSMA’s gonna hold.
As soon as 34 can wrap his stupid head around the deets long enough to hold a presser, he’ll announce 🇨🇦 and 🇲🇽 have had it too easy blah blah
As soon as 34 can wrap his stupid head around the deets long enough to hold a presser, he’ll announce 🇨🇦 and 🇲🇽 have had it too easy blah blah
July 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Like CUSMA’s gonna hold.
As soon as 34 can wrap his stupid head around the deets long enough to hold a presser, he’ll announce 🇨🇦 and 🇲🇽 have had it too easy blah blah
As soon as 34 can wrap his stupid head around the deets long enough to hold a presser, he’ll announce 🇨🇦 and 🇲🇽 have had it too easy blah blah
As far as adjustments in Canada's counter tariffs and ongoing negotiations: CUSMA 2026 is the end game. Canada is benefitting from the current CUSMA agreement, to the point where we have the lowest US tariff impacts on our exports of any country. We need to reinforce CUSMA's value to both countries.
August 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As far as adjustments in Canada's counter tariffs and ongoing negotiations: CUSMA 2026 is the end game. Canada is benefitting from the current CUSMA agreement, to the point where we have the lowest US tariff impacts on our exports of any country. We need to reinforce CUSMA's value to both countries.
This new MLI paper is a non-starter for Trump—on almost every point.
He doesn't want our energy or automobiles.
He won't strengthen CUSMA's dispute process.
He doesn't care if he's wrong about trade deficits.
Very few CDNS would like this "bargain."
cnaps.org/the-grand-ba...
He doesn't want our energy or automobiles.
He won't strengthen CUSMA's dispute process.
He doesn't care if he's wrong about trade deficits.
Very few CDNS would like this "bargain."
cnaps.org/the-grand-ba...
The grand bargain: A path to prosperity, security, and strength | CNAPS.org
By Tim Sargent, Richard Shimooka, and Jamie Tronnes July 10, 2025 PDF of paper Foreword Assessing the Feasibility of a United States-Canada Grand Bargain Wi ...
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July 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This new MLI paper is a non-starter for Trump—on almost every point.
He doesn't want our energy or automobiles.
He won't strengthen CUSMA's dispute process.
He doesn't care if he's wrong about trade deficits.
Very few CDNS would like this "bargain."
cnaps.org/the-grand-ba...
He doesn't want our energy or automobiles.
He won't strengthen CUSMA's dispute process.
He doesn't care if he's wrong about trade deficits.
Very few CDNS would like this "bargain."
cnaps.org/the-grand-ba...
The majority of Canadian products (~86%) that comply w/ the 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽 Agreement (CUSMA, signed in 2019) would be exempt from #tariffs; CUSMA’s good until 2036 unless renewed.
Anything grown in/extracted from 🇨🇦n soil or built w/ our labour is tariff-free. Some products don’t qualify (read on).
#cdnpoli
Anything grown in/extracted from 🇨🇦n soil or built w/ our labour is tariff-free. Some products don’t qualify (read on).
#cdnpoli
How CUSMA compliance shields many Canadian exports from Trump tariffs | CBC News
Canadian exporters across a wide range of industries have a way to escape U.S. President Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs. That escape hatch is compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), ...
www.cbc.ca
July 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
CUSMA’s days are officially numbered
CUSMA’s days are officially numbered
Canada’s negotiating team is going to need t...
readthepeak.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
CUSMA’s days are officially numbered
Yeah. Thinking CUSMA's not really gonna be a thing when the EU and US are at war (even if not a shooting one).
January 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Yeah. Thinking CUSMA's not really gonna be a thing when the EU and US are at war (even if not a shooting one).
Why CUSMA's E-commerce Provisions Should Be Included In Any New Trade Deal - Canadian Manufacturing www.canadianmanufacturing.com/features/how...
Why CUSMA's E-commerce Provisions Should Be Included In Any New Trade Deal - Canadian Manufacturing
With negotiations into a new trade deal ongoing, Canadian manufacturers should prepare for potential changes, particularly in digital trade and taxation.
www.canadianmanufacturing.com
August 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Why CUSMA's E-commerce Provisions Should Be Included In Any New Trade Deal - Canadian Manufacturing www.canadianmanufacturing.com/features/how...
A TREATY BEATS A HANDSHAKE Vanc Sun-13Aug 25
As soon as DJT began shouting #tariff threats at us I wondered @ the trade agrmt he penned with Can.&Mexico in his 1st term. Everyone seemed to accept Teflon Don can blithely ignore a formal trade agrmt. Culbertson lays out CUSMA’s status, not dead yet.
As soon as DJT began shouting #tariff threats at us I wondered @ the trade agrmt he penned with Can.&Mexico in his 1st term. Everyone seemed to accept Teflon Don can blithely ignore a formal trade agrmt. Culbertson lays out CUSMA’s status, not dead yet.
August 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A TREATY BEATS A HANDSHAKE Vanc Sun-13Aug 25
As soon as DJT began shouting #tariff threats at us I wondered @ the trade agrmt he penned with Can.&Mexico in his 1st term. Everyone seemed to accept Teflon Don can blithely ignore a formal trade agrmt. Culbertson lays out CUSMA’s status, not dead yet.
As soon as DJT began shouting #tariff threats at us I wondered @ the trade agrmt he penned with Can.&Mexico in his 1st term. Everyone seemed to accept Teflon Don can blithely ignore a formal trade agrmt. Culbertson lays out CUSMA’s status, not dead yet.
CUSMA's role in bolstering Canadian and U.S. economies amid trade tensions
CUSMA continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining duty-free access for Canadian exports amid ongoing trade tensions. With negotiations ...
Read more: https://provincials.ca/article/5944608b-9585-4af1-b385-8983bbe48de2
CUSMA continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining duty-free access for Canadian exports amid ongoing trade tensions. With negotiations ...
Read more: https://provincials.ca/article/5944608b-9585-4af1-b385-8983bbe48de2
September 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
CUSMA's role in bolstering Canadian and U.S. economies amid trade tensions
CUSMA continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining duty-free access for Canadian exports amid ongoing trade tensions. With negotiations ...
Read more: https://provincials.ca/article/5944608b-9585-4af1-b385-8983bbe48de2
CUSMA continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining duty-free access for Canadian exports amid ongoing trade tensions. With negotiations ...
Read more: https://provincials.ca/article/5944608b-9585-4af1-b385-8983bbe48de2
Why CUSMA's E-commerce Provisions Should Be Included In Any New Trade Deal - Canadian Manufacturing www.canadianmanufacturing.com/features/how...
Why CUSMA's E-commerce Provisions Should Be Included In Any New Trade Deal - Canadian Manufacturing
With negotiations into a new trade deal ongoing, Canadian manufacturers should prepare for potential changes, particularly in digital trade and taxation.
www.canadianmanufacturing.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Why CUSMA's E-commerce Provisions Should Be Included In Any New Trade Deal - Canadian Manufacturing www.canadianmanufacturing.com/features/how...
Meanwhile, China remains a minefield. U.S. pressure has blocked any deep engagement, and CUSMA’s Article 32.10 even allows Washington to terminate the trade deal if Canada signs one with a “non-market economy” like China.
August 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Meanwhile, China remains a minefield. U.S. pressure has blocked any deep engagement, and CUSMA’s Article 32.10 even allows Washington to terminate the trade deal if Canada signs one with a “non-market economy” like China.
Canadian Prime Minister meet with Mexican President, US President tomorrow, alongside FIFA proceedings.
Personally, I think Carney has realized we need to forget about factoring Trump, United States into any of Canada’s trade decisions. CUSMA’s days are likely numbered.
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Personally, I think Carney has realized we need to forget about factoring Trump, United States into any of Canada’s trade decisions. CUSMA’s days are likely numbered.
youtu.be/AV48qgGpf-g?...
Carney's DONE! Trump Likely to END CUSMA Trade Deal, Will Meet Canada, Mexico Leaders at FIFA | News
YouTube video by The Bill Kelly Podcast 🇨🇦
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December 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Canadian Prime Minister meet with Mexican President, US President tomorrow, alongside FIFA proceedings.
Personally, I think Carney has realized we need to forget about factoring Trump, United States into any of Canada’s trade decisions. CUSMA’s days are likely numbered.
youtu.be/AV48qgGpf-g?...
Personally, I think Carney has realized we need to forget about factoring Trump, United States into any of Canada’s trade decisions. CUSMA’s days are likely numbered.
youtu.be/AV48qgGpf-g?...
Really sound deal to find innovation & productivity at one of Canada’s largest auto plants suppliers. One that will be severely affected by Trump’s tariffs & efforts to water down CUSMA’s protection of Cdn assembly & parts
www.thestar.com/business/lin...
www.thestar.com/business/lin...
Linamar signs investment deal with federal and Ontario governments
GUELPH, Ont. - Linamar Corp. says it has signed deals with the federal and Ontario governments that will see them come together to invest a combined $1.1 billion in automotive
www.thestar.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Really sound deal to find innovation & productivity at one of Canada’s largest auto plants suppliers. One that will be severely affected by Trump’s tariffs & efforts to water down CUSMA’s protection of Cdn assembly & parts
www.thestar.com/business/lin...
www.thestar.com/business/lin...