Trump says trade agreement with Mexico, Canada ‘irrelevant’ to US

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersJanuary 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM

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In January 2026, President Trump stated that the USMCA trade agreement with Mexico and Canada is "irrelevant" to the United States, asserting that the US doesn't need cars manufactured in those countries. He made these remarks during a visit to Detroit, Michigan, while touring a Ford factory. However, major automakers, including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Tesla, and Toyota, have urged the Trump administration to extend the agreement, emphasizing its crucial role in US auto production due to integrated North American supply chains. The American Automotive Policy Council also highlighted the billions in annual savings and global competitiveness the USMCA provides to automakers operating in the US.

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Mark Reuss 30% Toyota 40% Tesla 40% Detroit ×250% Stellantis 50% General Motors ×260% Mexico ×360% Ford ×360% Canada ×670% United States ×270% United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ×580% Donald Trump ×490%

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usmca 100% trade agreement 90% auto production 80% car makers 70% manufacturing 60% supply chains 60% detroit 50% tariffs 40%

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