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Will the US, Canada, and Mexico Renegotiate the USMCA by 2027?

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Bank of Canada
Bank of CanadaThe extension of CUSMA is the outcome assumed in the base-case projection.Jan 28, 2026
InvestingLive
InvestingLive"Scotiabank's baseline is that USMCA gets ratified or extended with limited adjustments that don't materially change the macro trajectory."Mar 05, 2026
Citigroup
Citigroup"We see renegotiation of USMCA as an issue of increasing focus in 2026."Sep 10, 2026
"Our baseline scenario expects a renewal of the USMCA no earlier than the second half of our 2026‑30 forecast period."Sep 10, 2026
Chatham House
Chatham HouseThe USMCA will remain in place for at least 10 more years, until 2036, unless the parties agree on something different in the coming years of negotiations.Sep 14, 2026
APCO
APCO"Economic and political pressures may push the capitals toward full agreement by the end of 2026."Sep 14, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley"We continue to expect an outcome that preserves the agreement and resolves several outstanding disputes – auto rules of origin, labor enforcement procedures, and select digital trade provisions."Sep 10, 2026
CSIS
CSIS"The base case remains a painful extension, with negotiations stretching into late 2026 or beyond, concentrated in autos, energy, China-related disciplines, and enforcement architecture."Mar 15, 2026
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations"The deeply embedded cross-border businesses left attendees optimistic that the USMCA would be renewed at the end of its 2026 review, although with likely modifications. "Nov 13, 2025
Brookings
Brookings"Projections predict that this review, however, is shaping up to be more of a transformative renegotiation."Oct 28, 2025
Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics"Baseline (50% probability): The USMCA is renegotiated promptly after the July 1 review date and a new deal is reached in Q3."Feb 10, 2026
BBVA Research
BBVA ResearchThe USMCA will remain in force until 2036 unless all three parties agree to extend it.Jul 03, 2026
Coface
Coface"The United States, Canada and Mexico: renegotiating the USMCA will be very difficult, but North American trade will survive"Jul 07, 2026

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