Following preparatory meetings in Washington, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer visited Mexico to meet President Claudia Sheinbaum, Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, and business leaders. They agreed to launch formal T-MEC review negotiations the week of May 25 in Mexico City, with Mexico pushing to eliminate tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles ahead of the July 1 review.
Building on the T-MEC review's initial rounds in March, including Ebrard-Greer talks in Washington, Jamieson Greer held cordial meetings with President Claudia Sheinbaum at Palacio Nacional and Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard. Discussions centered on advancing preparations for the July 1 review.
Greer also engaged with key business leaders, such as Carlos Slim Domit of Grupo Carso, Daniel Servitje of Bimbo, Máximo Vedoya of Ternium, and executives from General Motors, Nissan, and other automakers. They emphasized T-MEC's value, highlighted investments in the US, and warned that tariffs disrupt North American supply chains while boosting Asian imports.
President Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's goal of securing prior agreements to scrap tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos. Ebrard affirmed: “We already said we want no tariffs.” CCE President José Medina Mora pointed to unintended effects like rising Asian competition.
US sources indicated tariffs 'are here to stay' per presidential preference, yet both sides committed to intensified technical talks this week. Separately, Ontario's David Paterson voiced optimism for a US deal this year.
