President Claudia Sheinbaum said the USMCA, known in Mexico as T-MEC, will remain in force until 2036 [1].

This clarification addresses uncertainty regarding the future of North American trade relations and the specific mechanisms that govern the treaty's lifespan. Because the agreement underpins the economic stability of the region, any perceived instability in its duration could affect international investment and industrial planning.

Speaking during a daily morning press conference in Mexico City, Sheinbaum said the agreement does not automatically terminate after its scheduled six-year review [2]. Instead, the treaty is structured to continue through a series of annual revisions agreed upon by the three participating parties [1].

According to Sheinbaum, the agreement could be extended for another 16 years if the United States does not immediately express an intent to extend it [3]. This framework ensures that the trade partnership persists even without a prompt, formal request for extension from the U.S. government.

The president said the treaty remains the primary vehicle for trade between the three nations. By highlighting the 2036 expiration date [1], Sheinbaum aimed to dispel doubts about the immediate viability of the pact following the initial review period.

“The USMCA will remain in force until 2036”

The Mexican administration is proactively signaling stability to markets and trade partners by emphasizing the legal longevity of the USMCA. By framing the agreement as a durable contract that lasts until 2036 rather than a fragile pact subject to immediate termination, Mexico seeks to mitigate the economic risks associated with political volatility in the United States.