7/8/26: The North Country and the end of the USMCA
About this episode
The episode discusses President Trump's plan to abandon the USMCA and its implications for North Country business ties with Canada, along with a pending bill in Albany for pharmacies.
(Jul 8, 2026) President Trump says he plans to abandon his own trade deal with Mexico and Canada. We talk with North Country officials about what the end of the USMCA would mean for our business ties with Canada. Also: A pending bill in Albany would provide a boost to New York State's pharmacies.
Topics covered
- trade deals
- USMCA
- North Country
- business ties
- pharmacies
- New York State
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USMCA
Places: Mexico, Canada, North Country, New York State
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