Power in partnership, strengthening cooperation for lasting gains
Original article on Brookings.edu
As the United States, Mexico, and Canada begin discussions in the run-up to the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), this compilation of expert papers aims to identify areas where strengthening U.S. cooperation with Canada and Mexico can advance key economic and national security goals for the United States—and where USMCA reform can help.
This year’s contributions coalesce around three key areas:
- Securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earth in North America.
- Building globally competitive electric vehicles and batteries in North America.
- Securing North American leadership in artificial intelligence.
Explore these themes below through chapters with scholarly analyses of critical issues, complemented by opinion-based “viewpoints” from leaders in business, government, and civil society with a stake in the future of the USMCA.
