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USMCA review faces tough deadline amid tariff and labor demands

Negotiators face a challenging July 1 deadline to review the USMCA trade agreement, with S&P Global Mobility predicting a tough outlook for a new pact that may include tariffs. The United Auto Workers union is pushing for significant changes to protect U.S. jobs and improve conditions in Mexico, viewing the current agreement as detrimental. Key potential updates include U.S. tariffs on vehicles assembled in Mexico and Canada, increased labor content requirements, and measures to control Chinese content. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor ·

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