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USMCA Review Looms as North American Trade Faces Continued Uncertainty

The first periodic review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is set for early July, marking a critical checkpoint for the trade pact that replaced NAFTA. Analysts expect the review to produce minimal substantive changes, with the agreement likely continuing under existing terms. The upcoming review arrives amid broader trade volatility affecting North American logistics operations. Recent tariff-related court rulings have failed to quell uncertainty, instead reshuffling trade pressures across sectors. Major logistics companies are responding through strategic acquisitions and consolidation. Port operators have taken defensive measures, including temporary terminal shutdowns. Texas flatbed carriers have capitalized on elevated freight rates during an early peak season. Stakeholders across trucking, ports, and compliance services are preparing contingencies ahead of the USMCA determination.