USMCA Turns Six: Why the 2026 Review Demands Manufacturer Attention
Waiting until 2026 to react means missing the opportunity to shape the rules before they’re rewritten. The clock is already ticking toward 2026 and, with it, the first formal review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
For manufacturers across North America, this milestone is far more than a bureaucratic check-in. It’s a strategic inflection point that could reshape the region’s trade architecture for years to come.
Unlike its predecessor, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which lasted a quarter-century without a renewal mechanism, USMCA includes a “sunset clause” requiring all three countries to revisit the agreement every six years.
If any one of them withholds its endorsement, the deal enters a 16-year countdown to expiration.
Article 34.7 was designed as a pressure valve; a way to ensure the agreement remains politically viable in an era of shifting domestic priorities.
Author's summary: USMCA review in 2026 demands attention from manufacturers.
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