Archive · 1 Jan 2026

Trump's Trade Power and USMCA Uncertainty

Trump's Trade Power and USMCA Uncertainty

Donald Trump has a lot of power over trade deals.

He made a new deal called USMCA to replace an old one called NAFTA.

But now, he's putting tariffs on things from Canada, like cars and aluminum.

This makes people worry that the USMCA deal might not last.

Some people in Congress like the deal, but they're not standing up to Trump.

Doug Ford, a leader in Canada, tried to remind people that a past president, Reagan, was for free trade.

But others say Trump is not following Reagan's example.

Canadian business leaders are worried because Trump makes all the big decisions, and Congress isn't stopping him.

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