United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he wants to have possible paths forward on CUSMA ready by the end of the year. According to his comments on Wednesday, those options would be presented to U.S. President Donald Trump as well as to Canada and Mexico as discussions continue over the future of the continental trade deal.
Greer’s remarks point to a more formal stage in planning around the agreement’s renewal. While he did not outline final decisions, the focus on delivering "options" suggests the United States is preparing different approaches for how the pact could be updated or extended with its North American partners.
The comments are significant because CUSMA underpins trade ties across the region, linking the economies of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Any review of the agreement is likely to draw close attention from businesses, exporters and policymakers who rely on stable rules for cross-border commerce.
For now, the message from Washington is that work is underway and that a clearer picture could emerge before year-end. That timeline sets up an important period for the three countries as they weigh how to handle the next phase of the North American trade agreement.
