USMCA Public Hearing Date Change Notice

USMCA Public Hearing Dates Shift to December, Rebuttal Deadline Set

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a change in dates for a crucial public hearing concerning the operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), pushing the event to December 3-5, 2025. this hearing is a key component of the ongoing public consultation process leading up to the joint review of the USMCA scheduled for July 1, 2026.

Originally slated for November 17, 2025, the hearing will now take place in the main hearing room of the U.S. International Trade Commission, located at 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. proceedings will begin each day at 9 a.m.Eastern Standard Time (EST), with the possibility of continuing into the next business day if needed.

Did you know? – The USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020, modernizing trade rules and addressing issues like labor and environmental standards.

The USTR initiated this public consultation process on September 17, 2025, as outlined in a prior notice (90 FR 44870).The purpose of the hearing is to gather input on the implementation and effectiveness of the USMCA, a trade agreement that governs commerce between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Following the public hearing, stakeholders will have a limited window to submit post-hearing rebuttal comments. The deadline for these submissions is seven calendar days after the final day of the hearing – specifically, 11:59 p.m.EST on December 12, 2025. These comments should focus on rebutting or supplementing testimony presented during the hearing itself.

Pro tip: – Submissions to the USTR must be made electronically through their online portal and be in English. Clearly mark any confidential business facts.

Submissions must be made electronically through the USTR’s online portal, accessible at https://comments.ustr.gov/​s/​, and filed under docket number USTR-2025-0004. All submissions are required to be in English. participants can indicate whether documents should be treated as business confidential, but any such information must be clearly marked as “BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL” and accompanied by a written certification explaining why public disclosure would be inappropriate. A public version of any submission containing confidential information is also required.

“This hearing represents a vital opportunity for stakeholders to provide direct feedback on the USMCA’s impact,” stated Daniel Watson,Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere.Interested parties are encouraged to visit the USTR website (www.ustr.gov) for any further updates regarding the hearing schedule or submission guidelines.

Reader question: – How do you think the USMCA has impacted your industry or local economy?

Why: The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is holding a public hearing to gather feedback on the implementation and effectiveness of the USMCA trade agreement. This is in preparation for a joint review of the agreement scheduled for July 1,2026.

Who: The USTR initiated the process, and the hearing will involve stakeholders from various industries and sectors affected by the USMCA. Daniel Watson, Assistant U.S. Trade representative for the Western Hemisphere, emphasized the importance of stakeholder input.

What: The USTR announced a change in dates for a public hearing on the USMCA, moving it to December 3-5, 2025. stakeholders can provide testimony during the hearing and submit rebuttal comments until December 12, 2025.

How did it end?: The process will conclude with a deadline for post-hearing rebuttal comments on December 12, 2