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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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Nationwide Backlash: Protests Erupt Over Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda

 

Activists across the United States are mobilizing to oppose former President Donald Trump and his controversial Project 2025 agenda. Organized under hashtags like #buildtheresistance and #50501, demonstrators are planning events in cities from coast to coast—many of which will take place at state capitols. According to a Reuters report, thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest Trump’s upcoming inauguration amid fears that his policies will erode constitutional rights and democratic norms .

Project 2025, a 1,000‐page blueprint published by conservative think tanks and closely associated with Trump’s policy proposals, outlines sweeping changes that critics warn would dismantle key federal agencies and pave the way for an authoritarian government. The plan has drawn sharp rebuke from political scholars, civil rights groups, and legal experts who argue that its measures threaten to undermine the rule of law and consolidate executive power .

In response, grassroots groups—from advocates for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights to environmental and immigrant justice organizations—have been calling on Americans to defend democratic institutions. As noted by The Guardian, anti-Trump protests erupted in major cities such as New York, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., with demonstrators decrying policies they see as a prelude to autocratic rule .

Additional nationwide protests, such as those organized under the “50 states, 50 protests” initiative reported by FOX 9, indicate that opposition is not limited to one region but spans the entire country . Meanwhile, a Vanity Fair feature highlighted how Project 2025’s architects are openly railing against the modern administrative state, even as Trump himself distances his rhetoric from the plan .

Despite fears and heated rhetoric, organizers emphasize that the demonstrations will remain peaceful. For example, while a New York Post report on the rebranded People’s March noted a smaller-than-expected turnout in Lower Manhattan, it underscored a renewed commitment to inclusivity and coalition-building in protest of policies that many see as threatening to civil liberties .

As the debate over America’s future intensifies, these protests underscore a growing national demand for accountability and a rejection of policies perceived as a direct assault on democratic norms. Activists insist that now, more than ever, unity and continued public pressure are essential to safeguard the principles of liberty and justice in the face of an agenda they view as dangerously transformative.


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