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Mexico and US near trade agreement to reduce tariffs
President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have both indicated that the two nations are close to reaching a commercial agreement. The negotiations are occurring within the context of the USMCA review, following Trump's decision not to automatically renew the pact.
The primary objective of the discussions is to reduce existing tariffs that impact key Mexican export sectors. Currently, the United States imposes 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum and 25% on automobiles. Mexico has expressed interest in lowering the automotive tariff to 15%.
While both leaders expressed optimism, Sheinbaum noted that several issues remain pending. Additionally, Trump has applied pressure regarding US actions against drug trafficking in Mexican territory, a proposal the Mexican government has rejected on the grounds of national sovereignty. Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, has also stated that drug trafficking remains outside the scope of the USMCA negotiations.
Entities
Claudia Sheinbaum · Donald Trump · Marcelo Ebrard · Mexico · Pemex · USMCA · United States
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 11 SOURCES] Donald Trump has not conditioned trade negotiations on the delivery of politicians allegedly linked to drug trafficking. coahuilaenlinea.com · www.contramuro.com · elheraldodesaltillo.mx · periodicocorreo.com.mx
- [● 6 SOURCES] Donald Trump has proposed increasing Mexican imports of U.S. natural gas. coahuilaenlinea.com · www.riotimesonline.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] U.S. companies may participate in the energy sector as contractors for Pemex under existing legal frameworks. coahuilaenlinea.com · elheraldodesaltillo.mx · periodicocorreo.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump has not used the term 'narcopolíticos' in telephone conversations with her. coahuilaenlinea.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Mexican Constitution prohibits the transfer of oil rights to foreign entities. elheraldodesaltillo.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] The claim that criminal organizations govern certain zones of Mexico is untrue. coahuilaenlinea.com · www.contramuro.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Homicides in Mexico have decreased by approximately 50 percent. coahuilaenlinea.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fentanyl trafficking into the United States has been reduced by over 60 percent. coahuilaenlinea.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Claudia Sheinbaum denied claims that criminal organizations govern certain zones of Mexico. coahuilaenlinea.com · www.contramuro.com
- [● 22 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated that the United States and Mexico are very close to reaching a major trade agreement. www.mundonow.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · dossierpolitico.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · zetatijuana.com · +9 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Claudia Sheinbaum denied that Donald Trump has conditioned trade negotiations on the delivery of politicians allegedly linked to drug trafficking. uruguayaldia.com.uy · coahuilaenlinea.com · dossierpolitico.com · campechehoy.mx
- [● 6 SOURCES] Donald Trump has proposed that Mexico increase its imports of U.S. natural gas during bilateral discussions. periodicocorreo.com.mx · www.riotimesonline.com · tribunademexico.com · revistapuntodevista.com.mx