A Glimpse Inside the 2026 USMCA Review Process (Industry Week)

International Trade attorney Patrick Childress was featured on an episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast discussing the upcoming 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trilateral trade pact with significant implications for cross-border commerce and manufacturers across North America. Mr. Childress shares an update on how negotiations are proceeding ahead of the agreement's required six-year joint review beginning July 1 and highlights the potential effects on manufacturers, particularly in the automotive industry. The episode offers useful insight based on Mr. Childress' experience as the lead lawyer for the initial USMCA negotiation and implementation, with an insider's look into what happens during the review process what businesses should be watching as discussions unfold.

Duration: 16:05