President Trump questions USMCA renewal before July deadline (opens in new tab)

President Trump said Wednesday at the White House that he is “not looking to renew” the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the North American trade pact covering the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He criticized U.S. trade deficits with Canada and Mexico and said the U.S. does not need their cars, lumber or energy. The three countries face a July 1 review point to decide whether to extend the agreement’s term; without a renewal, and unless a country withdraws entirely, the pact can remain in for...