WASHINGTON (July 1, 2026) – Today marks the deadline for extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). President Trump is expected to terminate the trade agreement, which could have significant implications for North American trade, supply chains, and U.S. economic policy.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University School of Business are available to discuss the agreement, international trade policy, and the economic consequences of changes to U.S. trade relationships.
Robert J. Weiner, professor of International Business and Public Policy, focuses on international trade, commodity markets, and the intersection of global business and government regulation. He closely follows global petroleum markets, including energy trade involving Mexico.
Ariel Weinberger, Yoon Shik Park Associate Professor of International Business, specializes in international trade, multinational production, and the microeconomic effects of trade policy. He is also a faculty member of the Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) at the Elliott School of International Affairs, where he studies the movement of goods, capital, and services across global markets.
Jennifer W. Spencer, George Coelho Distinguished Scholar and Professor of International Business & International Affairs, researches global strategy, knowledge flows, and how multinational corporations adapt to evolving international trade environments and policy changes.
Reid Click, chair of the Department of International Business, is a faculty member of the Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) at the Elliott School of International Affairs. His expertise includes international trade, global capital flows, and the economic effects of cross-border commerce.
To schedule an interview with any of these faculty experts, please contact Claire Sabin at claire [dot] sabin
gwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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