February 11, 2026
RED FM News Desk
U.S. President Donald Trump is privately considering withdrawing from the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) — the North American trade pact he originally signed during his first presidential term — according to people familiar with internal discussions. The potential move adds new volatility to ongoing renegotiations between the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Trump has reportedly asked aides why he shouldn’t pull out of the agreement entirely, though he has stopped short of publicly signaling a firm decision to exit. A White House official stressed that any action would only be confirmed by the President himself, and described speculation about possible withdrawal as premature.
The USMCA, which replaced the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, forms a cornerstone of trilateral trade in the region. Talks to review and potentially extend the pact are underway, but Trump’s stance has injected fresh uncertainty into a process already marked by tension.
The possibility of exiting the trade deal comes amid broader strains in U.S.–Canada relations, including recent threats by Trump to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor unless trade concerns are addressed.
Officials from the U.S., Canada and Mexico have not confirmed that withdrawal is imminent, but the discussions highlight the shifting dynamics of North American economic policy under Trump’s administration.
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