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Trump wants to ditch his signature trade deal. It’s not that easy
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
(CNN) — Six years ago, President Donald Trump hailed his US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, as the “fairest, most balanced, and beneficial trade agreement we have ever signed.”
Now, as the pact is up for review, Trump says he’s ready to abandon it.
“I’m not loo...
Key takeaway The USMCA, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement, facilitates roughly $2 trillion in annual trade among the three neighboring countries.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's unique position on the US-Mexico border makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in trade agreements like the USMCA. The city's economy is heavily reliant on international trade, with the transportation of goods across the border being a significant sector. If the USMCA were to be abandoned or significantly modified, it could have a major impact on El Paso's businesses and supply chains, particularly in the auto industry. The duty-free provisions of the USMCA facilitate the movement of parts and finished vehicles across the border, and any disruption to this process could have far-reaching consequences for the local economy. As the Trump administration considers its next move, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how any changes to the USMCA could affect their livelihoods and the city's economic stability. The potential for prolonged negotiations and uncertainty could be particularly damaging to local businesses that rely on predictable trade policies.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
(CNN) — Six years ago, President Donald Trump hailed his US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, as the “fairest, most balanced, and beneficial trade agreement we have ever signed.”
Now, as the pact is up for review, Trump says he’s ready to abandon it.
“I’m not loo...
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