Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defending the USMCA agreement at a press conference
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defending the USMCA agreement at a press conference
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Sheinbaum defends T-MEC after Trump statements

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President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on June 11 during her morning press conference, responding to Donald Trump’s comments on possibly not renewing the pact.

During the June 11 morning press conference, Sheinbaum said the T-MEC benefits all three countries and is one of the main achievements of Trump’s first term.

“We want the treaty to remain in place because it benefits the three countries,” the president stated. She added that the agreement could help reduce prices in the United States if renewed under similar or improved conditions.

Trump said from the Oval Office that the United States does not need to renew the T-MEC because “we don’t need anything that Canada has, we don’t need anything that Mexico has.” Negotiations between the two governments will continue on June 16 and 17 in Washington.

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Initial reactions on X mostly feature neutral media reports on Sheinbaum defending T-MEC continuity amid Trump's renewal doubts, with some accounts highlighting her positive view of the deal as beneficial to all parties and a firm negotiating stance.

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Diplomats from US, Mexico, and Canada negotiating the USMCA agreement in a conference room with flags and Mexico City view.
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T-MEC negotiations begin May 27 with long-term vision

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Formal talks to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement start next Wednesday. Mexico aims to sidestep electoral pressures and focus on regional economic stability.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government will shield the T-MEC review from the US electoral climate. She stressed the need for a long-term vision for the three economies involved.

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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.

Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard confirmed two rounds of talks with the United States on the T-MEC in June and July.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that the Summit of Progressive Governments in Barcelona this Saturday is not aimed against US President Donald Trump. Ahead of her trip—announced last week at Pedro Sánchez's invitation—she outlined the agenda and confirmed travel details amid ongoing Mexico-Spain reconciliation.

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