# Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-19**: 50% U.S. Tariffs Take Effect Without CUSMA Exemptions — A new round of 50 percent American tariffs on Canadian goods enters into force, with no exemptions for goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
- **2026-08-10**: LeBlanc Expected Return to Washington — Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to return to Washington on Monday to continue trade discussions.
- **2026-08-07**: Dairy Farmers Warn Against Concessions — Dairy Farmers of Canada issues a public warning not to offer further concessions; Trade Minister LeBlanc departs Washington after meetings.
- **2026-08-06**: PM Carney Affirms Supply Management Loyalty — Prime Minister Mark Carney states his government is 'loyal' to the supply management system, providing political support amid negotiations.
- **2026-07-20**: Tariff Expiration — Projected expiration of Section 122 tariffs unless Congressional extension is granted.
- **2026-03**: USTR Annual Report Cites Canadian Barriers — The Office of the United States Trade Representative published its annual report, highlighting Canadian market access barriers for alcohol and reiterating demands for improved dairy access.
- **2026-02-20**: SCOTUS Ruling — The Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs as an illegal use of emergency powers.
- **2026-02-20**: Section 122 Announcement — Trump signs executive order for a 10% global tariff under the 1974 Trade Act.
- **2025-04-15**: IEEPA Tariffs Imposed — Trump administration levies reciprocal tariffs on global partners, including Canada.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 50% Tariffs Loom: Dairy Farmers Urge Ottawa to Defend Supply Management Legality
2026-08-07 23:12:36 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 5

As the US prepares 50% tariffs on Canadian goods with no CUSMA exemptions, dairy farmers are pressing Ottawa to hold firm on supply management, citing trade law and food sovereignty. The legal battle over USMCA compliance and direct market access threatens to escalate into a broader trade dispute.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/dairy-farmers-supply-management-us-tariffs-legal

### SCOTUS Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: New Trade Risks Emerge for Canada
2026-02-21 00:35:20 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are illegal, nullifying President Trump's previous 35% levies. While Canadian CUSMA-compliant exports remain largely unaffected, Trump's immediate pivot to Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act introduces new 150-day global tariffs and fresh regulatory uncertainty.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/scotus-ruling-trump-tariffs-canada-impact

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