Congress may seek greater say on USMCA trade deal changes

Key facts

• Congress may want more influence over changes to the USMCA trade agreement.
• The extent of congressional influence may be less than desired.

Lawmakers in the United States may find their desired level of influence over modifications to the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico is not fully realized. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is subject to potential changes, and Congress may wish to have a more significant role in approving or shaping these alterations than it is likely to be granted.