USMCA 2026 Review: New Realities and Strategic Shifts in North American Trade
Join the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute and Canada Institute for the launch of our latest publication, A Practical Guide to the USMCA 2026 Review: 3 Principles, 5 Rules for Success. This policy brief, co-authored by Juan Carlos Baker, Diego Marroquín Bitar, and Amb. Earl Anthony Wayne provides actionable recommendations to ensure a smooth and successful review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
This event will convene experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the USMCA review process, including its implications for North American trade, investment, and competitiveness. The discussion will cover the latest developments since November, including leadership changes in the USTR, evolving dynamics in the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees, and key shifts in Canadian and Mexican trade strategies.
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Former Career Ambassador to Afghanistan, Argentina, and Mexico; Distinguished Diplomat in Residence, School of International Service, American University
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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