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U.S. Hesitates on CUSMA Renewal | Calgary News
The U.S. is signaling serious concerns over Canada’s growing economic ties with China, using that as leverage to withhold renewal of the CUSMA trade pact — not because the deal is dead, but because it’s now under annual review and could expire by 2036. The U.S. fears China using Canada as a gateway into its market, especially with Chinese EVs and investments. Canada, meanwhile, is pushing back, emphasizing its stability and commitment to the pact, while also diversifying trade away from the U.S. — including welcoming 49,000 Chinese-made EVs. The U.S. is also demanding stricter “rules of…
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