Sectors
Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals
Steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, uranium and critical minerals feed North American manufacturing and energy. Origin rules, trade remedies and investment rules decide how they move and who can invest.
Ch. 4Ch. 10Ch. 14Ch. 23Ch. 24
Where the agreement applies
| Chapter Ch. 4 | Rules of Origin Origin rules, including the 70% North American steel and aluminum purchase requirement for automakers. |
|---|---|
| Chapter Ch. 10 | Trade Remedies Anti-dumping and countervailing duties, with binational panel review. |
| Chapter Ch. 14 | Investment Investment rules for mining projects. |
| Chapter Ch. 23 | Labor Labor commitments that apply to operations. |
| Chapter Ch. 24 | Environment Environmental commitments, including responsible business conduct. |
Also checkU.S. national-security (Section 232) tariffs on steel and aluminum operate outside the agreement. Check current rates.
Questions to start with
- Do Canadian steel and aluminum count toward the automotive steel and aluminum requirement?
- What protections does USMCA give a Canadian mining company investing in Mexico?
Who this is for
- Mining companies and juniors
- Steel and aluminum producers
- Processors and refiners
- Fabricators and metal buyers
- Exploration investors
General orientation only. Confirm specifics with a qualified adviser in the target market.