Issue Brief
June 24, 2026 • 4:15 pm ET
the Binational Task Force on Economic Security and Competitiveness
Bottom lines up front
The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement review can bridge the gap between economic security and efficient trade facilitation. Nontariff barriers to trade, such as complex and unclear customs processes, must be addressed to fully realize the economic integration and security gains achievable through USMCA. Revisiting past binational customs programs, involving the private sector further, and strengthening implementation of USMCA’s Chapter on Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation offer a pathway to advance regulatory alignment and speed up customs processes.
