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Sheinbaum, Trump and Carney Tout Trade-Focused Talk at World Cup Draw

The encounter offered a cooperative signal without settling uncertainty created by Trump's recent suggestion that the USMCA could lapse.

Overview

  • The three leaders met privately for roughly 30–45 minutes in Washington following the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw at the Kennedy Center.
  • Claudia Sheinbaum called the meeting very positive and said both delegations agreed to continue working together on commercial matters.
  • Sheinbaum stated that the USMCA/T‑MEC was not discussed during the conversation.
  • Donald Trump said the discussion was mainly about trade and described it as very productive, estimating it lasted about half an hour.
  • The leaders also discussed the shared opportunity of hosting the 2026 World Cup, while Trump's recent comments about possibly letting USMCA expire keep longer-term trade questions open.