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Canada has formally proposed a 16-year renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and is seeking concurrent discussions on sectoral tariffs. This initiative comes as trade talks between Canada and the US have been stalled since late last year. The proposal was formally communicated to the United States and Mexico ahead of a meeting between Canadian and US trade negotiators. Concurrently, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has advocated for a "true partnership" with the United States, aiming to reimagine cooperation in sectors facing global competition, with the stated goal of "help[ing] make America great again." These developments are particularly relevant as they precede the mandatory review of the USMCA, highlighting ongoing efforts to reshape and solidify economic ties between the two North American nations amidst evolving global trade dynamics.