🇲🇽 Claudia Sheinbaum
North Americas Trade Future Hangs in the Balance as Sheinbaum Fights for a USMCA Deal
What happened
Negotiations between Mexico and the US remain active, with no final agreement reached. The two sides are close on broad intentions but disagree on the timeline and structure of the deal. Canada has been absent from negotiations since its trade talks with the US collapsed on August 22. Mexico and the US are in a quiet sprint to announce a framework agreement before the November 3 US midterm elections.
Why it matters
The outcome of the negotiations will set the commercial rules of North America for the rest of the decade, with significant implications for trade worth $872 billion annually. The deal will also have implications for the economic backbone of the Mexican economy, which relies heavily on trade with the US. The negotiations are a key issue for Republican candidates in the midterm elections.
Key facts
- Mexico and the US have $872 billion in annual goods trade.
- Mexico accounts for 16.9% of all US goods imports.
- The US has proposed a 10-year extension with annual reviews.
- Mexico prefers a 16-year renewal.
- Canada has been absent from negotiations since August 22.
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