Three Little Birds: The Next Chapter of USMCA

As North America approaches the 2026 review of the USMCA, the region has a pivotal opportunity to renew and strengthen its economic integration. While the political landscape may bring new challenges, it also opens the door to modernizing the agreement and ensuring it continues to serve as a dynamic, future-oriented framework for trilateral cooperation. This panel explored how the treaty keeps being a cornerstone of regional cooperation amid growing global uncertainty. The conversation focused on how the three countries can modernize and strengthen the agreement to keep it relevant. Panelists addressed key issues such as rules of origin, industrial competitiveness, and strategic alignment in priority sectors. The discussion explored how the U.S., Mexico, and Canada can rebuild trust, strengthen collaboration, and position North America for long-term resilience and growth, while addressing rising domestic demands. The 2026 review presents not just a procedural requirement, but a unique chance to reinforce collaboration in the region. Speakers: Alice Slayton Clark, Senior Vice President of Trade, Investment and Digital Policy, USCIB Emilio Cadena, CEO, Prodensa Kevin Brady, Senior Consultant, Akin Gump Gov. Matt Blunt, President, American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) Michael McAdoo, Partner & Director, Global Trade & Investment, Montreal, Boston Consulting Group Joshua P. Meltzer, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development program, Brookings Institution