July 7, 2026

CUSMA Not Extended, But Agreement Remains in Force

On July 1, 2026, Canada, the United States, and Mexico held CUSMA’s mandatory six-year joint review. The United States did not agree to renew the agreement in its current form, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirming the agreement “is not renewed.”

CUSMA Remains in Force

Non-renewal does not end the agreement. CUSMA continues to apply as before:

• Preferential tariff treatment, rules of origin, and certification requirements are unchanged
• No new duties or legal changes take effect as a result of the review
• Importers and exporters should continue claiming CUSMA preference on eligible goods

What Changed: Annual Reviews Instead of Automatic Extension

A successful review would have extended CUSMA automatically for a further 16 years. Instead, the agreement now moves into annual joint reviews.

Washington’s decision opens the door to what could be a decade of negotiations over trade deficits, automotive rules of origin, North American content requirements, and restrictions on foreign inputs in regional supply chains. For businesses, the practical effect is added uncertainty around investment decisions and the integrated supply chains that underpin North American manufacturing and trade.

The Timeline

If the three governments do not agree to an extension, CUSMA is scheduled to expire on July 1, 2036. A full extension remains possible at any point before then, by agreement of all three parties.