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Brookings Event March 5 – North American Trade and USMCA
Brookings Institute | Feb 27, 2025
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USMCA Forward 2025 Mapping the Future of North American Trade
North American trade is at a critical juncture, and businesses need to be ready. The USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) or CUSMA (Canadian-United-States-Mexico Agreement as it's known in Canada) is expected to be reviewed in July 2026, and new U.S. tariff threats are adding uncertainty.
See: Canada and Trump Risk Index What Fintechs Need to Know
This hybrid event "USMCA Forward 2025 launch" is on March 5, 2025 is being hosted by the Brookings Institute a leading think tank in Washington, D.C. known for its comprehensive research on economic and global policy issues. The event will bring together experts to discuss the future of trade between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico and help Canadian businesses, investors, and policymakers understand what’s coming next and how to prepare.
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
🕜 Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
📍 Location: The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. (Attend in person or online)
🔗 RSVP to attend in person or watch the webcast
Why This Event Matters
Topics include:
- USMCA’s upcoming 2026 review – Evaluating its effectiveness and necessary updates
- New U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico – Understanding Trump’s 25% import tariffs, potential delays, and retaliation risks
- Key industries at risk – Energy, manufacturing, and emerging tech sectors like EV production and AI regulation
- Canada’s role in trade competitiveness – Dealing with uncertainty while protecting Canadian economic interests
- Latest Tariff Updates
- A Canadian perspective will be shared by John Stackhouse, Senior Vice-President, Royal Bank of Canada, who is participating in a fireside chat with moderator
President Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, including a 25% tariff on most goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy exports, starting March 4, 2025. However, there are signs the tariffs could be pushed back (again) to April 2, 2025, depending on ongoing negotiations. This decision comes after months of uncertainty. Canada and Mexico have warned they will respond with their own tariffs, raising concerns about a possible trade war.
For further background on the risks of tariffs and their impact on Canadian businesses, check out:
- The Risks of New U.S. Tariffs for Canadian Businesses
- Tariff Trade War Hits Canada – What’s Happening
- What Fintechs Need to Know About New U.S. Tariffs
- Trump’s Tariffs: Impact on Fintech and Canada’s Digital Tax
How to Participate
Register to attend in person or watch the free webcast
Questions can be submitted to panelists via email to events@brookings.edu
This is an important event to watch for anyone involved in North American trade.
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