US–Canada Business Corridor 2026
The United States and Canada continue to operate the largest bilateral trade partnership in the world, with combined goods and services trade reaching approximately $1.93 trillion in 2024. The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), referred to as CUSMA in Canada, serves as the legal and commercial backbone of this relationship. As the agreement approaches its mandatory July 2026 joint review, entrepreneurs, investors, and established enterprises must understand the structural, tax, operational, and immigration advantages available within the North American corridor. For businesses planning expansion in 2026 and beyond, strategic cross-border structuring is no longer optional it is essential. 1. USMCA / CUSMA: The Framework Powering North American Commerce USMCA officially replaced NAFTA on July 1, 2020, modernizing trade regulations for the digital and knowledge-driven economy. The agreement spans more than 500 million consumers and represents roughly 3...