US Trade Representative Greer calls Mexico pragmatic, labels Canada uncooperative in USMCA negotiations

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Mexico is "pragmatic" in the ongoing USMCA review, while Canada has offered no concessions, according to remarks at the Aspen Institute and a Reuters interview. He noted the United States has declined to extend the US‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement beyond the July 1, 2026 deadline and is shifting to annual reviews and separate bilateral negotiations with Mexico and Canada.

The administration is pushing tighter rules of origin for automobiles and other sectors to curb the US trade deficit with Mexico, including a proposal that 50% of a vehicle’s value be produced in the United States. Greer said talks with Canada have not progressed beyond weekly discussions, despite minor Canadian steps on a digital services tax. The split could result in a US‑Mexico deal first, leaving Canada with a take‑it‑or‑leave‑it position and affecting automotive and agricultural supply chains across the three countries.