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USMCA at Four: Measuring Success, Addressing China, and Working Towards the 2026 Review
Overview
Since coming into force on July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has delivered remarkable results. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and rising tensions with China, goods and services trade within North America has soared by 50% and North American investment flows have expanded.
In a complex geopolitical landscape, USMCA has demonstrated that deeper integration, rather than protectionism, fosters growth and economic opportunities. North America can leverage current challenges, including trade disputes and China’s role in supply chains, to strengthen the trilateral partnership between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As the next phase of USMCA approaches, leaders must prepare to build a skilled workforce, secure critical supply chains, and maintain a competitive edge in global innovation.
To commemorate the agreement’s fourth anniversary and to highlight USMCA’s contributions to economic growth and prosperity across the continent, join the Canada Institute and Mexico Institute for a webinar on July 11 at 11:00 am (ET). The conversation will focus on the significant work remaining to address ongoing disputes and fully realize the agreement's potential. With presidential elections in Mexico and the United States this year, it is imperative to analyze their impact on USMCA policies and on the upcoming 2026 review.
Speakers
Introduction
Panelists
Juan Carlos Baker
Laura Dawson
Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition
Beatriz Leycegui
Meredith Lilly
Hosted By
Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more
Canada Institute
The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests. Read more
Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition
The Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition works to shape conversations and inspire meaningful action to strengthen technology, trade, infrastructure, and energy as part of American economic and global leadership that benefits the nation and the world. Read more
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