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What is USMCA?

The USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) is a free trade agreement between the three North American nations, replacing NAFTA. It aims to boost trade and economic growth by reducing barriers. The current trade dispute between the US and Canada puts its future stability into question.

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