U.S. Chamber Testimony on USMCA/CUSMA Review to Canadian Parliament Trade Committee

Ottawa, Canada - On June 11, 2024, Sean Heather, Senior Vice President for International Regulatory Affairs and Antitrust at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, testified before the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade hearing: 'Study of 2026 CUSMA Review.' Heather emphasized the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's commitment to the North American economic relationship through USMCA, advocating for strict compliance and addressing implementation issues to ensure the agreement's effectiveness. He highlighted ongoing trade disputes, such as issues with automotive rules of origin and agricultural market access, and the necessity for a robust enforcement mechanism to ensure the agreement reaches its full potential. Heather also addressed concerns regarding the expansion of Buy American rules on North American trade, highlighting the risk of increased costs and retaliatory measures from trade partners.

Watch the full testimony here, starting at 1:01:50.