Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off
For months, policymakers, businesses and trade watchers in Washington had been bracing for a turbulent spring and summer around the future of the USMCA , the trade pact binding the United States, Cana
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2 Jul 2026 7 hours ago 1 min read
BBC Business — 2 July 2026
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Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off
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For months, policymakers, businesses and trade watchers in Washington had been bracing for a turbulent spring and summer around the future of the USMC