Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 43 minutes ago

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In this session at the Conference of Montréal 2026, leading experts involved in the negotiation and implementation of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) examine the future of North American economic integration amid profound geopolitical and trade transformations.

Speakers:
• Steve Verheul, Canadian Co-Chair, Coalition for North American Trade (CNAT)
• Kevin Brady, U.S. Co-Chair, Coalition for North American Trade (CNAT)
• Ken Smith Ramos, Mexican Co-Chair, Coalition for North American Trade (CNAT)
• Scott Brison, Vice Chair, BMO Wealth Management

Topics discussed:
• The future of the USMCA
• North American competitiveness
• Regional economic integration
• International trade and supply chains
• Economic resilience
• Industrial policy
• Supply chain security and reshoring
• Geopolitical and economic challenges
• North America’s position in the global economy

Nearly a decade after its implementation, the USMCA faces new challenges shaped by geopolitical tensions, industrial policy, and the reconfiguration of global supply chains. This discussion explores whether the agreement can continue to strengthen regional competitiveness and resilience while adapting to an increasingly fragmented global economy.

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