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Leaders Meet at World Cup Draw, Discuss Trade

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WASHINGTON President Donald Trump met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Friday's 2026 World Cup draw to discuss trade and the mandatory review next year of the Canada‑U.S.‑Mexico agreement, CUSMA. The leaders held a private session at Kennedy Center and appeared onstage this week. Trump said this week the pact could expire next year and discussed tariffs that disrupted North American commerce, while officials noted CUSMA carveouts shield some goods. The meeting follows a cancelled G7 encounter and marked the first in‑person gathering of the three leaders. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Timeline

CUSMA negotiated during the first Trump administration to replace NAFTA.
Earlier this year, the U.S. imposed sweeping sectoral tariffs affecting North American trade.
A planned June G7 encounter between Trump and Sheinbaum was cancelled amid international tensions.
Dec. 5, 2025: Leaders met privately at the Kennedy Center during the 2026 World Cup draw.
This week Trump said the trade pact could expire next year, ahead of the mandatory review.

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Who Benefited

Officials and exporters with goods compliant with CUSMA carveouts benefited by avoiding immediate tariffs and gaining diplomatic attention ahead of the mandatory review.

Who Suffered

Non-compliant exporters, industries exposed to sectoral tariffs, and supply chains suffered increased uncertainty and potential duties as Trump signaled the pact could expire.

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