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Organizations representing U.S. farmers and agriculture specialists are calling for the full renewal of the North American trade deal with Canada and Mexico.

In a letter dated Oct. 30, a total of 124 U.S. agriculture organizations express support for the Canada-United States-Mexico trade deal (USMCA), which they say has "allowed agricultural exports from the United States to soar."

The letter argues that USMCA, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), has helped not only American farmers but also facilitated a flow of commerce between all three North American countries.

The letter has been made public as the USMCA trade deal comes up for review in summer 2026. The trade agreement was originally negotiated in 2018.

The U.S. agriculture groups say that any adjustments to the trade deal should be carefully considered in order to avoid negative impacts on U.S. farmers and agriculture companies.

The letter notes that Canada is the largest market for many American agricultural products such as feed and biofuels.

The groups also argue that American farm families depend on the stability provided by the current trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico, especially for multi-year planning.

"Our organizations are deeply reliant on trade, and our closest neighbors are the strongest trading partners for U.S. agriculture and its continued success," reads the letter.