Negotiating USMCA 2.0 Opportunities to Help Shape the Rules of North American Trade
In the second half of 2025, the U.S., Mexico and Canada will begin a historic effort to renegotiate the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade pact that covers $1.8 trillion in traded goods and services, impacts every sector of three major economies and sets the rules for North American trade.
Companies, associations and other stakeholders have an opportunity to influence these negotiations through targeted government advocacy Holland & Knight's International Trade Group is distinctly qualified to assist clients as they engage North American governments in connection with the USMCA review Our team includes:
Ronald Oleynik | Partner
Washington, D.C. | +1.202.457.7183
ron.oleynik@hklaw.com
Mr. Oleynik, co-leader of the International Trade Group, draws on more than 30 years of experience to help companies, governments and organizations navigate international trade-related matters, including the negotiation and implementation of trade agreements such as USMCA.
Francisco Sánchez | Partner
Tampa | +1.813.227.6559
Washington, D.C. | +1.202.469.5221
francisco.sanchez@hklaw.com
Mr. Sánchez served as the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Trade from 2010 to 2013 in the Obama Administration. He leverages this experience – and his high-level government contacts – to assist clients with a wide range of international trade matters, including issues related to USMCA.
Turenna Ramirez Ortiz | Partner
Mexico City | +52.55.3602.8054
turenna.ramirez@hklaw.com
Ms. Ramirez has over 25 years of experience counseling clients on a wide range of North American trade issues, including trade agreement interpretation, negotiation and compliance. She leverages contacts in the Mexican government to advocate for multinational corporations and associations in relation to USMCA and international treaties with Europe, Latin America, Japan and others.
Patrick Childress | Partner
Washington, D.C. | +1.202.469.5729
patrick.childress@hklaw.com
Mr. Childress served as assistant general counsel with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the agency charged with leading USMCA negotiations for the U.S., during both Trump Administrations and the Biden Administration. At USTR, Mr. Childress was the lead lawyer for USMCA implementation and regional trade issues related to Canada and Mexico.
Andrew McAllister | Partner
Washington, D.C. | +1.202.469.5133
andrew.mcallister@hklaw.com
An official with the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2001 to 2008, Mr. McAllister serves as co-leader of Holland & Knight's Customs and Products Importation Team. He leverages his prior government experience to counsel clients on a broad range of international trade- related matters, including USMCA and other international trade agreements.
Peter Tabor | Senior Policy Advisor
Washington, D.C. | +1.202.469.5438 peter.tabor@hklaw.com
Mr. Tabor co-leads the firm's Agriculture & Food Policy Team. During the original USMCA negotiations, he coordinated and led an industry working group comprising more than 200 companies and associations in engaging key congressional members and committee staff to encourage passage of USMCA.
Holland & Knight's experienced international trade professionals can assist with engaging governments at every phase of the USMCA renegotiation process.
Timeline and Key Dates
Please contact a member of Holland & Knight's International Trade Group to discuss these and other opportunities to advocate for your interests during the upcoming USMCA review.