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Or sign-in if you have an account.Donald Trump has frequently suggested both Canada and Mexico need trade pacts with the U.S. more than the U.S. does with them. Photo by Mandel NGAN/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said he would rather the United States not be a part of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trilateral trade pact, but sent mixed signals about an upcoming renewal deadline and stopped short of threatening outright to quit.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Accountor“I’m thinking about maybe we won’t be able to make a deal. I would rather not have the CUSMA. The primary reason I wanted it was because there was no way out of NAFTA, which was the worst trade agreement ever made,” Trump told reporters in Paris, where he’s due to join French President Emmanuel Macron for dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the Group of Seven summit.“I’d rather leave it unsigned, I’d rather have it terminated,” Trump added. “I would rather rather not have the agreement, but I may sign it.”SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: FP West: Energy Insider brings you behind the oilpatch’s closed doors with exclusive insights from insiders every Wednesday morning.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of FP West: Energy Insider will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe CUSMA agreement is up for renewal by July 1, though the U.S. has ruled that out. Barring renewal, it enters rolling review for 10 years before expiring if not renewed.The comments altogether signal Trump remains open to, but skeptical of, potential renewal of the trade pact for a new 16-year term.The president has frequently suggested both Canada and Mexico need trade pacts with the U.S. more than the U.S. does with them, and sought to use that disparity as leverage for more favourable trade terms.Trump’s responses conflated the July 1 milestone — the pact remaining in effect with rolling review — with termination, which would require a party to exit. Trump has mused privately about quitting but has not publicly threatened to do so, nor given the required six months’ notice.“I would prefer not having an agreement, but I’m open to doing it, we’ll see what happens,” he said. “I view it as possibly expiring immediately.”The U.S. is negotiating on a bilateral basis. Talks with Mexico are ongoing, including sessions this week, while formal talks with Canada have not been launched. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.