Alejandro Murat rules out T-MEC negotiation failure

Alejandro Murat, president of the Senate's Foreign Relations Commission, dismissed concerns that T-MEC negotiations between Mexico, the United States, and Canada will fail. He stated that leaders from the three nations are in daily contact to bolster the treaty. Meanwhile, business leaders are reviewing strategies for the trade agreement's update.

Alejandro Murat, former governor of Oaxaca and Morena senator, stressed that the Treaty between Mexico, the United States, and Canada (T-MEC) will not collapse during its review. In an interview, Murat noted that legislative processes and the timeline have proceeded without issues, with talks already underway supported by senators and federal agencies to preempt potential concerns.

"The governments of Mexico, the United States, and Canada have stated that progress is made every day toward a positive outcome in the treaty's review," Murat said. He added that the goal is a smooth agreement, emphasizing its benefits for all three nations.

Meanwhile, the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment, and Technology (Comce) held a meeting titled “Mexico on the Path to T-MEC Review and the Impact of Tariffs.” Business leaders, experts, and representatives from key organizations discussed the agreement's challenges and opportunities, which accounts for 30% of global GDP and 1.93 trillion dollars in regional trade.

Sergio Contreras, Comce president, highlighted the need for a shared vision, pointing to a 37% growth in North American trade compared to 2020 and a 23% rise in regional foreign direct investment from the previous year. These initiatives aim to position Mexico for a successful T-MEC review.

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