As the United States, Mexico, and Canada prepare to review the landmark USMCA trade agreement, a pivotal moment of truth is looming for the decades-long project of North American economic integration. The review, set to take place in the coming months, will put to the test the very foundations of the agreement, which has been a cornerstone of regional cooperation since its inception in 2020. At the same time, the review will also serve as a litmus test for the increasingly protectionist stance of the US government, as well as the growing influence of China in the region's automotive sector. With tensions rising on multiple fronts, the review is poised to be a defining moment for the future of North American trade and economic cooperation.
The upcoming USMCA review will test whether decades of North American integration can survive rising American protectionism and China’s growing automotive influence.
