Mexico aims to convince the United States to eliminate current tariffs as part of the North American trade deal review, stated Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard. Following initial negotiations on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the US delegation proposed various changes, including content, rules of origin, and provisions on third countries. Ebrard highlighted issues like steel, aluminum, the automotive sector, and economic security.
President Donald Trump’s administration is reshaping the global trade system, including the USMCA, according to Ebrard. Mexico officials criticize the US for implementing varying tariffs on imports based on production location, diverging from the traditional international trade system. Ebrard expressed Mexico’s desire for minimal tariffs and a return to free trade, emphasizing the complexity of the current tariff system.
Mexico plans to introduce industry-focused proposals at the upcoming meeting to safeguard sector interests. Bilateral talks on the USMCA review are scheduled for June 16-17 in Washington, DC, focusing on agriculture, fair competition, and rules of origin. The third round in July in Mexico City will address pending issues before a joint review by all USMCA partners later this year.
