At the July 1, 2026, USMCA joint review, the United States formally declined to renew the agreement for a new 16-year term, while Canada and Mexico affirmed support, activating annual reviews under Article 34.7 and starting a countdown to potential expiration in 2036. This U.S. position, driven by demands to address trade deficits, tighten automotive rules of origin, reduce non-market content, and adjust labor, agriculture, and tariff provisions, has kept the pact in force but shifted negotiations to bilateral tracks with Mexico and Canada. Ongoing talks have produced interim proposals such as 10-year extensions with frequent reviews, yet recent reports indicate stalled progress amid Section 232 tariffs, disputes over steel, aluminum, autos, and produce imports, and USTR comments sought ahead of the 2027 review. These developments have led traders to assign high probability against any full extension occurring before year-end.