CUSMA Review: Canadian Chamber Submits Recommendations 

The Canadian Chamber has submitted recommendations to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative as part of the consultation on the upcoming CUSMA review. A version of this submission has already been provided to the Government of Canada, with another to the Government of Mexico. ⁠View the Submission

Key Recommendations are based on cross-sector engagement with businesses throughout 2024–25, with policy recommendations focused on three priorities:
1.  Prioritize the continuity of the Agreement and its existing key provisions.
2.  Implement targeted measures to strengthen the Agreement and enhance North American economic security.
3.  Strengthen North American economic integration by reducing or eliminating recently imposed tariffs within North America.

CUSMA Ongoing and Upcoming Advocacy  

Parliamentary Committees: On November 6, Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, SVP, International Policy & Global Partnerships and Gaphel Kongtsa, Director, International Policy appeared before both the House of Commons International Trade Committee and the Senate Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee on our CUSMA priorities. We continue to actively engage with MPs, Senators, and ministerial offices to advance these discussions

Engagement with the United States: The Canadian Chamber led a trade mission to Washington, D.C., focused on advancing discussions related to the CUSMA review and Section 232 tariffs. The mission included meetings with policy experts, U.S. officials, and members of Congress, as well as a jointly hosted public forum on the CUSMA review with the Brookings Institution. Continued engagement with U.S. stakeholders—including business associations, government representatives, legislators, and think tanks is planned through 2026.

Strengthening Work with Mexico: We will be expanding our Mexico-focused activities in the months ahead, leveraging our ongoing CUSMA initiatives and established partnerships with key counterparts in Mexico, including the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial. In collaboration with Global Affairs Canada, we are contributing to the planning of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico in February 2026.