The New United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

March 2, 2020: The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

On November 30, 2018, the United States reached an agreement with Mexico and Canada in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. While the United States, Mexico, and Canada have completed a new agreement, NAFTA currently remains in effect. Each country must now follow its domestic procedures before the agreement can be ratified and take effect. It is expected that Canada will ratify the USMCA next month.

The Congressional Research Service prepares briefings for Members of Congress. You may access the Congressional Research Service’s ‘NAFTA and the USMCA Summary” to learn more about the agreement.

Of note:

• Pg. 26 Digital Trade
• Pg. 27 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Pg. 28 Patents
• Pg. 29 Copyrights and Trademarks
• Pg. 30 Trade Secrets and Geographical Indications (GIs)
• Pg. 31 IPR Enforcement and Cultural Exemptions

View the full text of the agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

View the USMCA webpage.

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