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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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Ukraine's Retaliatory Strike: Air Force Targets Bryansk Border Post

In a decisive response to relentless drone attacks, Ukraine's air force launched a strategic strike on a border post in Russia's Bryansk region. The targeted site was identified as a key location for launching Russian attack drones, which have been terrorizing Ukrainian civilian infrastructure daily. 

The operation resulted in the destruction of military equipment, communication systems, and other critical infrastructure at the border post. Ukrainian officials emphasized that this strike was a necessary measure to counteract the ongoing aggression and reduce the enemy's ability to conduct drone operations against Ukraine.

This bold move underscores Ukraine's determination to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens from persistent threats. The strike is expected to significantly impact Russia's drone-launching capabilities in the region. 



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