The stance could unsettle North American trade ties, increase market volatility and revive tariff risks as questions build around the pact’s renewal timeline.
Donald Trump is signaling a preference for the United States to leave the USMCA, the North American trade pact, injecting uncertainty into the agreement’s renewal path. The reported stance points to potential instability in regional trade, with possible spillover into financial markets and a renewed risk of tariff escalation if negotiations deteriorate. For investors, uncertainty around major trade frameworks can affect cross-border supply chains, corporate planning and broader risk sentiment.