local
The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 8 min read
Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle.It adds up. The United States trades $1.9 trillion a year — $5 billion a da...
Key takeaway 9 trillion a year — $5 billion a day — worth of goods and services with its neighbors, Canada and Mexico.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's economy is deeply intertwined with the trade dynamics between the US, Canada, and Mexico. As a major city in a border state, San Antonio has long benefited from the flow of goods and services across North America. The city's manufacturing sector, logistics industry, and small businesses all rely on stable trade relationships with Mexico and Canada. The potential disruption to these relationships posed by the USMCA renewal negotiations could have significant implications for San Antonio's economic growth and job market. Local businesses that export goods to Mexico and Canada, such as those in the automotive and technology sectors, may face increased costs and uncertainty if the negotiations fail to produce a stable agreement. Furthermore, San Antonio's role as a key transportation hub, with major highways and rail lines connecting the city to Mexico and the rest of North America, makes it vulnerable to any disruptions in the trade landscape.
About this story
Original reporting by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . The San Antonio surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 8 min
Get more The San Antonio stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle.It adds up. The United States trades $1.9 trillion a year — $5 billion a da...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 30, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Paul Wiseman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate). To learn more about how The San Antonio selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The San Antonio, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter