Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-02 · 23:21 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Canada and Mexico have formally requested a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United States. This move aims to secure the pact, which has been questioned by US President Donald Trump. The agreement is crucial for both Canada and Mexico, as the US represents their primary trading partner and the destination for the majority of their exports, 75% and 80% respectively. Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-US trade, communicated this recommendation in a letter on Monday. The request underscores the importance of the trade deal for the economic stability of Canada and Mexico.

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80% of Mexico's exports go to the US.

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75% of Canada's exports go to the US.

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The US is the main trading partner for both Canada and Mexico.

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Canada and Mexico have requested a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United States.

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US President Donald Trump has openly questioned the existing trade agreement.

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Canada and Mexico on Tuesday called for a 16-year renewal of the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States, in hopes of binding the three countries to a pact that US President Donald Trump has openly questioned.The agreement is vital for Canada and Mexico, as the US is their main trading partner and the destination for 75 and 80 per cent of their exports, respectively.In a letter Monday, Ottawa’s minister in charge of Canada-US trade Dominic LeBlanc said: “Canada recommends the renewal of the agreement for another 16 years.”

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