Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico
Canada's sports minister believes that hosting the World Cup this summer could facilitate a new trade agreement with the US and Mexico. The current free trade agreement is under review, and informal discussions during the tournament may help in negotiations. The Canadian government anticipates significant economic benefits from the event, including a projected $2 billion boost to GDP.
- ▪Canada's sports minister, Adam van Koeverden, is optimistic about the World Cup leading to a new trade deal with the US and Mexico.
- ▪The existing free trade agreement, USMCA, is due for review by July 1, and initial discussions have faced challenges.
- ▪Van Koeverden sees the World Cup as an opportunity to strengthen trilateral relations and promote cooperation among the three nations.
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Canada will play on home turf at this year’s World Cup. Photograph: Nathan Denette/APView image in fullscreenCanada will play on home turf at this year’s World Cup. Photograph: Nathan Denette/APWorld Cup 2026Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and MexicoNorth America will host this summer’s tournamentEuropean fans encouraged to visit Canada for World CupMatt HughesMon 18 May 2026 12.45 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 12.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCanada’s sports minister, Adam van Koeverden, has expressed confidence that hosting the World Cup this summer could be the key to agreeing a new trilateral trade deal with the United States and Mexico.The three World Cup hosts are facing a deadline of 1 July for a mandatory review of the…
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