By: Brian Walczyk, Compliance Manager, TradeInsights, LCB, CCS

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on October 2nd that it is seeking comments on 2027 joint review of USMCA.

The deadline for comments is January 12, 2027, and the announcement on the USTR article included a link to the Federal Register Notice, as well as how to submit comments and sign up to participate in the public hearings.

Specific comments are being sought on:

• Any aspect of the operation or implementation of the USMCA;
• Any issues of compliance with the USMCA;
• Recommendations for specific actions that USTR should propose ahead of the joint review;
• Factors affecting the investment climate in North America and in the territories of each Party, as well as the effectiveness of the USMCA in promoting investment that strengthens U.S. competitiveness, productivity, and technological leadership; and
• Strategies for strengthening North American economic security and competitiveness and cooperation on issues related to non-market policies and practices of other countries. 

We will continue to monitor this situation and issue updates as needed. Please contact your V. Alexander account team, or you may also contact our Trade Compliance team at tradeinsights@valexander.com with any questions, and you can always follow us on our website www.valexander.com for updates on this and other topics.