Overview
- Economic Secretary Marcelo Ebrard met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Gyeongju to review progress and set next steps toward an accord before the 2026 T‑MEC review, following a Sheinbaum–Trump call that extended talks by weeks.
- Ebrard also conferred with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on tariffs and related commercial measures as both sides work to finalize a framework.
- Mexico formally presented its candidacy to host the APEC Leaders’ Summit in 2028 and promoted investment opportunities under Plan México in bilaterals with New Zealand and Singapore.
- Beijing confirmed a Trump–Xi meeting on Thursday in Busan for in‑depth discussions on strategic issues including trade, rare earths and fentanyl, a session expected to shape the broader negotiating climate.
- Trump said he would not meet Kim Jong‑un on this trip after a timing dispute as North Korea reported a sea‑launched cruise missile test, and he touted a near‑final trade deal with South Korea involving investment and tariff elements.