In a Federal Register Notice (FRN) published on September 17, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting comments for a joint review of United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free trade agreement and the operation of the North American Competitiveness Committee.

In particular, comments on the following topics are invited:

• The operation or implementation of USMA.
• Compliance Issues with USMA.
• Recommendations of “specific actions” that USTR should propose to promote “balanced trade, new market access, and alignment on economic security with Mexico and Canada.”
• Factors that affect the investment climate of each party and how to promote U.S. “competitiveness, productivity, and technological leadership.”
• Strategies for improving North American economic security and competitiveness.

USTR will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2025, to review the public comments received. Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 3, 2025.

FRN 2025-18010 and instructions on how to file a public comment can be found here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/17/2025-18010/request-for-public-comments-and-notice-of-public-hearing-relating-to-the-operation-of-the-agreement