🇲🇽 Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexicos Sheinbaum Says No USMCA Deal Yet on 12 October
What happened
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that there is progress in USMCA talks with the United States, but no final agreement has been reached. She confirmed that the US has chosen to negotiate with Mexico and Canada separately for now. The current review rules written into the treaty mean that after six years, the three countries decide whether the pact runs ten more years or is extended for 16.
Why it matters
The USMCA has significant implications for the North American trade, particularly for carmakers, farmers, and investors. The uncertainty surrounding the agreement's future affects trade headlines and the Mexican peso, with potential changes to tariffs impacting companies with Mexican plants and US shoppers. A breakdown or new deal could have opposite effects on costs for cars and metal goods made in Mexico.
Key facts
- USMCA review rules
- The treaty will be reviewed after six years to decide whether it runs for 10 more years or is extended for 16.
- Mexico and Canada asked for a 16-year extension, while the US proposed a 10-year extension with annual reviews.
- Mexico wants lower US tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminium, and no new tariffs while the review continues.
- The US has chosen to negotiate with Mexico and Canada separately for now.
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