Overview
- Economy Ministry opened a monthlong process with 30 strategic sectors at its headquarters, with parallel forums planned across all 32 states.
- The effort aims to deliver a broad diagnosis and concrete proposals to shape Mexico’s position ahead of the July 1, 2026 trilateral review.
- Automotive leaders forecast a difficult negotiation as partners may push to tighten rules of origin given Asian component content in vehicles.
- Heavy‑vehicle makers flagged uncertainty around a potential 25% U.S. tariff on trucks, with industry evaluating impacts and no relocation plans announced, according to Concamin.
- Marcelo Ebrard met senators to coordinate the legislative role in upcoming consultations, noting that about 85% of Mexico–U.S. trade already moves tariff‑free and that the CCE will accompany the process.