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CUSMA Review 2026: What Happens on July 1 — and What It Means for Your Wallet

The trade deal that governs nearly $1.3 trillion in Canada-U.S. commerce is up for review in less than a week. Here's what's at stake for Canadian families — and how to protect your budget whatever happens next. By MoneySavings.ca Staff  |   June 25, 2026 Canada Day is almost here — and this year, July 1 carries a lot more weight than fireworks and barbecues. On that same date, Canada, the United States, and Mexico are required to sit down for the first mandatory review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement , known in Canada as CUSMA (and in the U.S. as the USMCA). The outcome of these talks will help shape the price of your groceries, your next car payment, Canadian jobs, and the overall cost of living for years to come. If you've heard the buzz but aren't sure what it all means for your household budget, you're in the right place. Here's your plain-language breakdown. What Is CUSMA — and Why Should You Care? CUSMA replaced the old NAFTA deal in 2020 an...

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Trump Orders Expansion of Migrant Facility at Guantanamo Bay

In a move that has sparked significant debate, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order instructing the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to prepare a migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay. This directive aims to expand the existing Migrant Operations Center to full capacity, providing additional detention space for high-priority criminal aliens unlawfully present in the United States.

Trump's announcement came during the signing ceremony for the Laken Riley Act, an immigration detention measure. He emphasized the need to halt what he described as a "border invasion" and mentioned that the facility at Guantanamo Bay has 30,000 beds to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supported the move, stating that resources could be established for the "worst of the worst" at Guantanamo Bay.

The decision to use Guantanamo Bay, a site historically associated with the detention of terrorism suspects, has raised eyebrows and concerns among various officials and human rights advocates. The facility, which became a detention site in 2002 under President George W. Bush, has been a contentious issue for years, with former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama both attempting to shut it down during their terms.

The announcement has caught many officials at the Pentagon off guard, with some expressing uncertainty about the number of beds currently available for migrants and whether this would be a short- or long-term mission. The move is part of Trump's broader efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, which has been a central theme of his political career.


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