USMCA Operation Review: USTR Public Consultation Ahead of 2027 Joint Review
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On October 3, 2026, USTR published a Federal Register notice commencing a public consultation on the operation of the USMCA in advance of the 2027 annual joint review meeting. As directed by Congress, USTR seeks public comments on the Agreement's operation and gives notice of a public hearing. Written comments and requests to appear at the hearing are due January 12, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST; a request to appear must include a summary of testimony. The date and location of the 2027 public hearing will be published on USTR's website. No rule, rate or determination is stated in the notice; the consultation remains at the comment and hearing-request stage, and the January 12, 2027 deadline has not yet passed.
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- Federal Register · USTRUSTR seeks comments and sets public hearing on USMCA operation ahead of 2027 joint review
USTR is commencing a public consultation process in advance of the 2027 annual joint review meeting of the USMCA and, as directed by Congress, is seeking public comments on the operation of the Agreement and providing notice of a public hearing. Written comments and requests to appear at the hearing are due January 12, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST, and a request to appear must include a summary of testimony. The date and location of the 2027 public hearing will be published on USTR's website, and post-hearing rebuttal comments are due seven calendar days after the last day of the hearing at 11:59 p.m.
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