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The United States will not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and instead adopt an annual review | International | Central News Agency CNA
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2026/7/2 08:16 (Updated at 7/2 08:35) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. From left are the Mexican flag, the Canadian flag and the American flag. (Reuters) (Central News Agency, Washington, 1st comprehensive foreign news report) U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said today that the United States will not extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) according to its current content, which means that the agreement will be reviewed annually from now on. Agence France-Presse and Reuters reported that given that the supply chains of industries such as automobiles are deeply integrated in North America, this move is likely to exacerbate the uncertainty faced by companies. However, even if it is not extended by today’s deadline, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect for 10 years. The free trade agreement will then be reviewed annually unless a member decides to withdraw completely. Greer said in a statement: “The United States does not agree to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement under its current content. Therefore, the agreement has not been renewed.” He also said: “The United States will continue to communicate with Mexico and Canada to address the shortcomings of the agreement and our trade deficits with these countries.” A senior U.S. official told reporters that the trade deficit is a core concern for the United States, and it also includes opportunities for market access. The official also pointed out that there are tensions between dairy products and areas such as corn. Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed that negotiations were at an impasse but said the differences faced by the parties were not irresolvable. Canada’s Minister of Trade with the United States, Dominic LeBlanc, said Canada will continue to work hard to deal with the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Trump on Canadian steel, aluminum, automobiles and lumber products. LeBlanc said: “We all agree on the importance of continuing the dialogue and finding ways to ensure that the trade and investment architecture between Canada, the United States and Mexico can continue to support the prosperity and competitiveness of North America.” (Compiled by: Chen Yuting) 1150702 Support the Central News Agency Choose to stand with the facts. Every sponsorship you make is the power to protect press freedom. For small donations, download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures, and audio and video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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U.S. Trade Representative: Trump considers the interactive impact of U.S.-China factors on arms sales to Taiwan | International | Central News Agency CNA
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Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency reporter Liao Hanyuan, New York, 17th) U.S. Trade Representative Greer said on the Sunday Political Commentary program today that President Trump is considering how to promote arms sales to Taiwan. The reality is that the stability of U.S.-China relations is very important. He emphasized that the U.S. trade deficit with China decreased by 30% last year, the U.S. maintained tariffs on China and China opened the U.S. agricultural market, and these interacted with each other. George Stephanopoulos, host of ABC’s Sunday political commentary program “This Week,” asked guest Jamieson Greer how Trump uses arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip. What to expect in return? Greer said that everyone remembers that the United States has sold arms to Taiwan for many years, and there have been many times during which there were no arms sales. Former President Obama (Barack Obama) and former President George W. Bush (George W. Bush) both suspended arms sales. Trump is considering how to advance this matter. The reality is that the stability of U.S.-China relations is very important. He said that the United States and China are two important economies. China has long raised the issue of arms sales to Taiwan, and Trump is considering how to deal with it. The background is that the United States reduced its trade deficit with China by 30% last year, maintained tariffs on China to control imports, and China opened its market for American agricultural products. These interact with each other. But Trump made decisions based on national security, based on the needs of U.S. national security. Stephanopoulo asked, what does Trump want to gain in return if he suspends arms sales to Taiwan? Greer said that the most important thing is that the status quo across the Taiwan Strait has not changed, and Trump has made it clear that the U.S. policy toward Taiwan has not changed. We hope that the situation will be stable, and if Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to change the status quo, it will be obvious that we will take it into consideration. Greer emphasized that Trump is very concerned about ensuring that nothing happens in the Taiwan Strait. This is the reason why he said in a media interview that he has not made any commitment to Xi on Taiwan. Trump will decide on his own arms sales and timing to Taiwan. (Editor: He Hongru) 1150518 supports the Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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Trump and Xi plan to lower tariffs on US$30 billion of goods and launch new trade mechanism
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 13th, Comprehensive Foreign News Report) The United States and China are expected to move towards establishing a managed trade mechanism in the field of non-sensitive goods this week. The two sides may each identify goods worth approximately US$30 billion, reduce tariffs and sell to each other without touching the bottom line of national security.



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