The Canada Brief

Economy · 11 d ago

Donald Trump, official portrait

Trump says a deal with Mexico and Canada on the USMCA is near

Trump

Very close to a deal

Sheinbaum

Differences on tariffs remain

Trump said an agreement with Mexico could come in early 2027, and that Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is “working very hard” on Canada's side.

Sheinbaum wants the lowest possible tariffs on vehicles, steel and aluminum, and no new ones.

And us?

Neither leader has said whether Canada stays in a three-way pact or the deal becomes bilateral, after tensions over reciprocal tariffs.