U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced negotiations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement will likely not conclude by July 1, missing the key deadline in ongoing review talks.
Speaking at the Washington-based Hudson Institute, Greer indicated the Trump administration seeks quick resolution but cannot meet the July target. Formal negotiations with Mexico began last month, though Greer stated the process remains behind schedule.
Several ongoing complaints frustrate American negotiators, including Canadian provinces refusing to sell American alcohol products as part of Buy Canadian movements opposing U.S. tariffs. Greer emphasized that Americans must decide July 1 whether to rubber stamp the agreement or demand modifications.
"We've worked really closely with the Mexicans over the past year, they resolved a lot of issues, the Canadians, we have some issues with them that haven't been resolved yet," Greer said.
President Trump remains dissatisfied with CUSMA outcomes, particularly regarding increased car imports from Mexico and steel-aluminum shipments from Canada. The Trump administration had halted negotiations with Canada last year due to an Ontario-sponsored ad quoting former president Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.