The United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA) is scheduled to enter into force on June 1, 2020. In a letter, dated March 30, 2020, the United States Senate urged Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative, to seriously consider delaying the date the USMCA will enter into force, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted governments and businesses in such a way that will not allow enough time and resources to ensure a smooth transition from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the USMCA.
