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CUSMA Not Renewed: What the Trade Deal Impasse Means for Your Wallet

  July 2, 2026 | Trade & Economy The mandatory six-year review of Canada's most important trade agreement came and went this week — and it did not go the way Ottawa hoped. On July 1, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed that the United States will not renew the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form, sending the deal into a more uncertain, year-by-year footing right as Canadians are already navigating tariffs, a soft labour market, and a technical recession. Here is what actually happened, why it matters, and what it could mean for your budget in the months ahead. The short version CUSMA isn't dead. It remains legally in force until 2036. But instead of locking in a fresh 16-year term, the deal now shifts into annual reviews, with existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos and softwood lumber unresolved for now. What happened on July 1 CUSMA was built with a mandatory joint review every six years. If Canada, the U.S. and Mexico had a...

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Parmesan Crusted Chicke

 


For Breading

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • eggs
  • ⅔ cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs 
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, chives or rosemary

For Chicken

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds), pounded ¼"-thick (see note)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

  • INSTRUCTIONS


  • 1. Prepare the Breading Stations: Set up three shallow bowls. Fill the first with flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.

    2. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

    3. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture.

    4. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

    5. Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

    This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Enjoy!


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