Cantwell Statement on Trump Admin Refusing to Renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement supports over 320,000 jobs & $11 billion in exports in Washington state

EDMONDS, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Finance Committee, released the following statement on the Trump administration refusing to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

"The formal review of the USMCA started today. The agreement and the subsequent investments in supply chains built on a three-country market have created wealth and opportunity for all of North America. I ask the USTR to negotiate in good faith with our partners and extend the agreement."

Mexico and Canada support more than 320,000 jobs across Washington state and account for $11 billion in exports - or around 20% of Washington state's total exports. In the past year, Washington state businesses saved over $126 million thanks to the USMCA reducing or eliminating tariff costs, according to a recent report.

Sen. Cantwell previously called on the Trump administration to renew the USMCA, citing its importance to Washington state manufacturers, farmers, and consumers.

In March 2026, Sen. Cantwell joined 21 Senate Democrats in introducing legislation requiring refunds of President Trump's illegal tariffs, which collected approximately $175 billion in revenue and jacked up prices for American families.

In April 2025, Sen. Cantwell introduced bipartisan legislation to rein in President Trump's tariff authorities and create trade certainty for American business and consumers.