The Latest Breaking News from USMCA

What the State Department's Social Media Mandate Means for Mexican Professionals Seeking a TN Work Visa

Mexican TN visa applicants must now make all social media public before a U.S. consular interview. What changed on October 1, 2026, and why it matters.

Latin Times · Oct 23

North America's Trade Future Hangs in the Balance as Sheinbaum Fights for a USMCA Deal

With Canada sidelined and the November 3 midterms looming, Mexico and the U.S. race to forge a USMCA deal that could reshape North American trade.

Latin Times · Oct 13

Rising Tariffs and a Declining U.S. Mean Canada Must Diversify Its Partnerships

Canada must reduce its dependence on the U.S. amid escalating trade tensions by diversifying global partnerships with India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and emerging markets.

International Business Times · Oct 13

U.S. Diesel Ban Threat Hits Brazil Nine Days Before Its Most Pivotal Election

A possible 90-day U.S. diesel export ban threatens Brazil's fuel supply and Lula's reelection bid, nine days before the country's high-stakes first-round vote.

Latin Times · Sep 25

From Semiconductors to EV Investments: South Korea and Mexico Address $13.7B Trade Deficit in High-Tech Push

South Korea and Mexico launch a 2026–2030 action plan during President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to boost tech investments, address trade deficits, and navigate USMCA dynamics.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Mexico's 1.4% Growth Forecast, Explained: Why the USMCA Review Still Matters More Than the Number

Fitch raised Mexico's 2026 growth outlook to 1.4%, but annual USMCA reviews and auto tariffs still shape costs for importers and exporters.

Latin Times · Sep 24

US expands visa social media checks to three more categories from October 1

From October 1, the US will expand social media screening to I, TN and TD visa applicants, requiring foreign journalists, USMCA professionals and their dependants to make all social media profiles public or open. The move adds these categories to an online vetting regime that already covers H-1B workers, students,…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Border Drones and Bilateral Deadlines: What Operation Águila Alta Reveals About the Next Trade Round

Mexico disabled a fourth border drone as US trade talks accelerate before the midterms. Here's what's confirmed, what changed, and what's still unresolved.

Latin Times · Sep 20

Why Canada? America's northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war

Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war

The Independent UK · Sep 12

US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade spat escalates

The US and Canada escalated a bitter trade dispute on Tuesday, with Washington imposing new import bans on Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect.

France 24 · Sep 9