Importance of Continued USMCA Cooperation
Extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is vital for economic growth, competitiveness, and North America’s security, and many workers depend on its certainty.
Improvement Over NAFTA
USMCA has already boosted continental trade and investment more than its predecessor, encouraging historic regional investments.
Principles for Renewal
Renewing the agreement should increase cross-border commercial activity and deepen cooperation between business and government.
Stronger Public-Private Collaboration
Including private sector representatives in key committees would ensure that those who use the agreement help shape its evolution.
Continuous Engagement
This cooperation should be ongoing rather than limited to periodic reviews.
Streamlining Committee Mandates
Focusing committees on shared priorities like reducing regulatory burdens would avoid duplication and improve competitiveness.
Adapting to Global Changes
Greater cooperation would help North America respond quickly to global market shifts and technological change.
Proposal for Energy Cooperation
A new Energy Dominance Committee could develop a shared vision for leveraging continental energy and critical mineral resources.
North American Economic Security
Another proposed committee would coordinate cross-border economic security efforts against unfair practices and coercion.
Protecting Integrated Infrastructure
Aligning private and public sector policies could strengthen defenses of critical infrastructure across the USMCA region.
Framework for Growth
USMCA’s framework creates clear legal and commercial planning conditions that, with stronger business collaboration, could sustain long-term growth.
Source:
Hyder, G. (2026, 3 de marzo). The USMCA must strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors. Brookings Institution. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-usmca-must-strengthen-cooperation-between-the-public-and-private-sectors/