The Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies have sparked varied reactions from key trade partners like Mexico and Canada. Despite tensions, the USMCA remains a crucial element shielding most trade exchanges from punitive measures.

Mexico’s president hosted senior Canadian ministers for talks after both countries were hit with new tariff threats last week.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scrambling to save his country’s relationship with Mexico after it disintegrated late last year when Canadian officials suggested they’d be better off negotiating a trade deal with the Trump administration alone.