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Mexico Courts Asia at APEC to Sell ‘Plan México,’ Signals Progress in USMCA Preparations

Mexico is using the forum to turn its digitalization push into concrete investment opportunities.

Overview

  • In Gyeongju, Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard presented Plan México’s priorities in connectivity, digital markets and internet access to attract investment into technology and infrastructure.
  • Ebrard held bilateral meetings with counterparts from Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia to deepen trade ties and promote projects aligned with Mexico’s modernization strategy.
  • He announced that a Vietnamese business delegation will visit Mexico in the coming weeks to explore opportunities generated through the new outreach.
  • Indonesia’s trade minister expressed interest in importing Mexican salt, opening a potential channel for expanded bilateral commerce.
  • Ebrard reaffirmed that Mexico will remain in the USMCA and said preparatory talks with the United States are advancing after meeting U.S. trade official Jamieson Greer ahead of the 2026 review.