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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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U.S. Aid Agency to Trim Workforce to Under 300 Amid Radical Overhaul

 

In a dramatic shakeup that has rattled the international development community, the Trump administration announced sweeping plans to reduce the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) workforce from over 10,000 employees to fewer than 300. Most staff members—including thousands stationed overseas—have been placed on administrative leave, with only a small core of personnel retained to manage essential, mission-critical programs.

The controversial downsizing is being driven by a broader effort led by President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut what they describe as wasteful spending on foreign aid. According to officials, the remaining team will focus solely on high-priority functions such as health, humanitarian assistance, and global crisis response.

The move has already sparked legal challenges. Federal workers’ unions, including the American Foreign Service Association and the American Federation of Government Employees, have filed lawsuits claiming that the abrupt curtailment of USAID violates congressional mandates and could precipitate a global humanitarian crisis by halting critical aid programs in more than 130 countries.

Critics warn that dismantling a cornerstone of U.S. foreign assistance may not only disrupt lifesaving projects—from HIV/AIDS treatment to emergency disaster relief—but also diminish America’s soft power on the global stage. As the administration contemplates merging USAID’s remaining operations with the State Department under acting administrator Marco Rubio, questions abound over the long-term implications for U.S. influence and international development efforts.

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