Beijing mocks stalled US-Mexico-Canada trade negotiations

A U.S. trade expert has called for urgent trilateral talks among the United States, Mexico, and Canada to finalize a cross‑border trade agreement that has stalled since the last round of negotiations. The expert, a senior analyst at a Washington‑based think tank, emphasized that without a binding deal the three economies risk continued tariff uncertainty and lost opportunities for supply‑chain integration.

The proposed agreement would build on the existing United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) by addressing lingering issues such as digital trade rules, labor standards, and agricultural market access. The expert noted that a comprehensive pact could streamline customs procedures, reduce compliance costs for businesses, and strengthen economic ties across the continent. Analysts say that a new round of talks could also help the U.S. maintain a competitive edge in North American manufacturing and technology sectors.

If the three governments move forward, the next step would be a formal summit to negotiate the remaining provisions. The expert urged that the talks begin within the next few months to avoid further delays and to capitalize on the economic momentum generated by the ongoing global supply‑chain realignment.