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3 Countries 3 Names 1 Crisis
EP. 14May 22, 2026
3 Countries — 3 Names — 1 Crisis. What USMCA & CUSMA & T-MEC Each Mean for You

The Americans call it USMCA. We call it CUSMA. Mexico calls it T-MEC. Same agreement, three names — and the differences matter more than you think right now.

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Supreme Court Killed Trump's Tariffs
EP. 13May 21, 2026
The Supreme Court Killed Trump's Tariffs. Here's the Catch.

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs. Here's what that actually means — and the catch that changes everything for Canadian manufacturers.

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Rules of Origin Are About to Change
EP. 12May 20, 2026
Rules of Origin Are About to Change. What Every Canadian Manufacturer Needs to Know.

If you've ever filled out a CUSMA Certificate of Origin, the rules you used may not apply after July 1st. Here's what's changing and what to do before it does.

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Canada–U.S. trade is never just one topic.

The issues facing Canadian manufacturers and U.S. companies sourcing from Canada span tariffs, trade agreements, supply chain, and policy — and they change daily. Manufacturer Daily covers all of it.

Trade Agreement
CUSMA & USMCA

The sunset clause, origin rules, documentation requirements, and what the July 2026 review process means for manufacturers on both sides of the border.

Tariffs
Section 232 & Retaliatory Tariffs

Steel, aluminum, and the retaliatory measures affecting cross-border trade — tracked and explained in plain language for importers and exporters alike.

Cross-Border
Border & Customs Intelligence

CBP and CBSA enforcement trends, hold patterns, classification disputes, and what's moving and what isn't — from both the Canadian and U.S. side.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain & Sourcing

How trade policy shifts are forcing manufacturers to rethink sourcing, suppliers, and production locations — in Canada and the U.S.

Policy
Trade Policy & Legislation

What's moving in Ottawa and Washington — and what it means before it hits your invoice or your border crossing.

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North American Manufacturing

Broader industry developments, competitiveness issues, and opportunities for manufacturers on both sides of the Canada–U.S. border in a shifting trade environment.

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