USMCA Joint Review, U.S. Declines Renewal, Agreement Fate Uncertain Through 2036

At the July 1, 2026 joint review, the United States declined to renew USMCA in its current form while Mexico and Canada expressed willingness to continue, triggering uncertainty over the agreement's future ahead of its 2036 sunset. This CRS report outlines the joint review mechanism and examines Congress's legislative and oversight options following the U.S. decision.