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Mexico and Canada Unveil 2025–2028 Plan of Action, Launch Security Dialogue Ahead of USMCA Review

The move responds to U.S. tariff pressure ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.

Overview

  • Claudia Sheinbaum and Mark Carney announced a MexicoCanada Plan of Action (2025–2028) to accelerate trade, deepen investment and build alternative connectivity, including port upgrades and new maritime corridors.
  • Both leaders reaffirmed a coordinated push to preserve and strengthen the trade pact, expressing confidence the USMCA will endure through the 2026 review process.
  • A new bilateral security dialogue will coordinate operational cooperation against transnational organized crime and human trafficking, with scope that includes drug trafficking, money‑laundering, cybercrime and disaster response.
  • Canada will maintain temporary work visas for Mexican workers, with labor ministries tasked to evaluate possible expansion and to reinforce collaboration on labor rights.
  • The plan institutionalizes frequent ministerial meetings and structured engagement with business groups, creating a roadmap to align positions and deliver projects over the next three years.