Trump says he won't renew USMCA trade pact as Carney meets with Canadian premiers on strategy
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Bill Curry, Laura Stone, Mark Rendell
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Summary
President Donald Trump stated he does not intend to renew the USMCA trade agreement, which he originally negotiated to replace NAFTA. This comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a virtual meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss trade strategy. The three nations (Canada, U.S., Mexico) are scheduled to decide by July 1 whether to extend the treaty for another 16 years. Trump reiterated that the U.S. doesn't need anything from Canada or Mexico, signaling potential trade tensions ahead of the renewal deadline.
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