U.S. and Mexico Begin New USMCA Negotiations Ahead of 2026 Review
The United States and Mexico have initiated new rounds of negotiations concerning the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as the July 1, 2026, joint review deadline approaches. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jeff Goettman will lead a U.S. delegation to Mexico City for the first round of negotiations on May 28-29, focusing on economic security and rules of origin for industrial goods. Subsequent rounds are scheduled for June 16-17 in Washington, D.C., and July 20 in Mexico City, covering agriculture and a level playing field. The USMCA, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020, aims to benefit U.S. manufacturers, farmers, and businesses of all sizes. The agreement includes stronger environmental and labor regulations and is the first to incorporate intellectual property protections. 
