Washington – Former President Donald Trump has publicly questioned the value of the United States-Mexico-canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade pact renegotiated during his first term and implemented in 2020 [[1]]. In remarks made January 14,2026,Trump indicated the agreement holds little personal significance,suggesting Mexico and Canada woudl suffer the most from its potential collapse-comments that arrive as the US prepares for a formal review of the USMCA in July 2026 [[2]] and amid ongoing debate over trade deficits with both nations [[3]].
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Washington DC, Estados Unidos (14 enero 2026) .-05:00 hrs
Donald Trump aseguró que T-MEC le resulta irrelevante y que son México y Canadá los más interesados en que el acuerdo se mantenga vigente. Crédito: AFP
Former President Donald Trump has downplayed the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), suggesting that Mexico and Canada have more at stake in maintaining the trade deal. The comments, made January 14, 2026, come as the agreement faces ongoing scrutiny and potential challenges.
Trump stated that the USMCA is “irrelevant” to him, and that the governments of Mexico and Canada are the ones most invested in ensuring the agreement remains in effect. This assertion could signal a shift in potential trade policy should Trump return to office, and raises questions about the future of North American trade relations.
