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Presidential Notice

Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Trade Agreement

President Trump formally notified Congress of his intention to enter into a trade agreement with Mexico, and potentially Canada if it agreed to high standards for free, fair, and reciprocal trade. This notice was required by the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 before entering into trade negotiations.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 45191

Key directives

  • Notify Congress of intention to enter into trade agreement with Mexico
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Conditional inclusion of Canada if willing to meet high standards in timely manner

Timeline

Immediate

  • Congressional notification of intent to enter trade agreement

Near term (90d)

  • Potential commencement of formal trade negotiations with Mexico; Canada decision on participation

Long term

  • Negotiation and potential ratification of USMCA trade agreement

Risks & tensions

  • Conditional language on Canada ('if it is willing, in a timely manner') creates uncertainty about trilateral vs bilateral approach
  • Vague 'high standards' and 'timely manner' lack specific benchmarks for Canadian participation
Presidential Notice: Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Trade Agreement · Executive Orders