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‘A lot of life years lost’: How NAFTA shortened American life spans
16-Mar-2026 The New York Times
A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.
Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada
16-Mar-2026 AP
The North American economies could agree to renew USMCA as it is for another 16 years— a prospect that appears unlikely. Or they could keep working on ways to improve it; under a convoluted renewal process, they have until 2036 to reach an agreement — or the pact expires.
Drug-related homicides increased in Mexico after NAFTA
10-Mar-2026 University of Cologne
Following the implementation of the NAFTA free trade agreement, more people lost their lives in violence along key drug trafficking routes to the USA than in previous years
Mexico set to discuss USMCA trade pact with Canada
10-Mar-2026 Devdiscourse
Mexico plans to initiate discussions with Canada in early May about reviewing the USMCA trade pact, according to Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Canada calls discussions with US on USMCA ’constructive’
9-Mar-2026 Reuters
Canada and the US held a "constructive" discussion on the review of the North American free trade pact, the office of the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade said.
US, Mexico to launch review process of USMCA trade pact week of March 16
6-Mar-2026 Reuters
US and Mexican negotiators will hold bilateral discussions starting the week ​of March 16 as part of the joint ‌review of the United States–Mexico–Canada trade agreement, the US Trade Representative’s office said.
Trump mulls a North American trade pact without Canada
20-Feb-2026 The New York Times
US officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.
US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, timing unclear
29-Jan-2026 Reuters
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard agreed on Wednesday to begin formal discussions on possible reforms to the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Mexico, South Korea move closer to bilateral free trade agreement
22-Jan-2026 Mexico Business News
Mexico and South Korea are advancing talks to finalize a bilateral free trade agreement aimed at lowering tariffs and boosting economic cooperation. The renewed momentum follows a high-level parliamentary exchange, with Mexico pledging to support negotiations and facilitate the process.
Amway loses $3 billion dispute after Mexico seized its 692-acre organic farm
15-Jan-2026 MLive
An international tribunal dismissed Amway’s request for $3 billion in damages after the Mexican government in 2022 seized a 692-acre organic farm owned by the multi-level marketing company and gave it to communal landowners.
Trump’s point man on trade floats separate deals with Canada and Mexico
19-Dec-2025 CBC
US President Donald Trump’s lead trade negotiator says the administration is considering breaking up the three-way free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, moving toward separate deals instead.
The failed USMCA project
17-Dec-2025 Mexico Solidarity
Transnational corporations have won, and they have won at the cost of displacing Mexico’s national producers and leading the national economy to stagnation and dependence on foreign capital & indebtedness.
NAFTA legacy case dropped
15-Dec-2025 CCPA
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes has declined jurisdiction over a NAFTA legacy claim filed under CUSMA’s legacy annex by Access Business Group (Amway) against Mexico and ordered the claimant to pay $1.3M USD.
India–Mexico FTA talks begin amid looming tariff hikes
15-Dec-2025 The Economic Times
India and Mexico are discussing a free trade agreement. This comes as Mexico plans to impose new tariffs on imports from non-preferential partners like India. The terms of reference for the pact are expected soon. Both nations aim for mutually beneficial solutions. This move could strengthen bilateral trade ties and address concerns over rising duties.
What’s next for the USMCA review
9-Dec-2025 Politico
The next big milestone on the way to the mandatory review of USMCA in 2026 is a report that USTR is required to send to key congressional committees by early January.
Trump could decide next year to withdraw from CUSMA trade deal, Politico reports
5-Dec-2025 CTV
US President Donald Trump could decide next year to withdraw from the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement , Politico reported, citing US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Joint declaration of the national gathering – advocacy assembly on the USMCA
7-Nov-2025
From our diverse backgrounds, we reaffirm our conviction that Mexico is an independent country that places life, dignity, and sovereignty above profit and the imposition of corporate interests.
US CEOs warn Mexico reform may risk investment, urge ISDS return
5-Nov-2025 Mexico Business News
The CEOs also called on the US Trade Representative to restore the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism under the USMCA, arguing it would allow complaints to be resolved by neutral arbiters.
Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties amid Trump trade war
19-Sep-2025 BBC
Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen ties, vowing closer cooperation on trade and security, as both countries grapple with rising economic pressure from the US.
Mexican envoy sees momentum for Korea-Mexico FTA, urges stronger private sector ties
17-Sep-2025 The Korea Times
Mexico and Korea are poised to revive stalled Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, driven by a $29 billion trade volume and strong bilateral investment, with both nations seeking deeper economic integration.