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flag U.S. industries urge removal of steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs under CUSMA, citing competitiveness and consumer costs.

flag U.S. industries including dairy, whiskey, wine, steel, and auto manufacturers have submitted over 1,500 comments to the U.S. Trade Representative ahead of the 2026 review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). flag Stakeholders express concerns over tariffs—particularly those on steel, aluminum, and autos—arguing they hurt competitiveness and raise consumer prices. flag While some, like U.S. Steel, support maintaining tariffs, automakers Ford, GM, and Stellantis urge their removal for CUSMA-compliant vehicles. flag Industry groups also call for preserving duty-free trade, expanding critical minerals cooperation, and addressing longstanding issues like Canada’s supply management system and digital taxes. flag Despite high-level tensions, including disputes over Canada’s Online Streaming Act, businesses emphasize the need to maintain the agreement’s economic benefits.

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