US fragments USMCA agenda, halts review; complicates tariff, AI, minerals talks

The United States has fragmented the USMCA negotiation agenda across multiple agencies and paused the agreement's review process, complicating trilateral talks on tariffs, AI, and critical minerals. The move signals a shift from a unified trade strategy to a decentralized approach, increasing uncertainty for Canada and Mexico. The halt in review may delay updates to the agreement, affecting North American trade and investment.