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Sheinbaum and U.S. Commerce Secretary Hold Cordial Virtual Trade Talks

Leaders used the video call to steady the T-MEC review process and set up follow-up negotiations in Washington to address tariffs and rules that shape North American supply chains.

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Sheinbaum y Howard Lutnick
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Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to discuss the bilateral commercial relationship as part of the T-MEC review.
  • Mexico’s economy minister Marcelo Ebrard said the exchange was “cordial” and announced he will travel to Washington to continue formal negotiations.
  • No public changes to U.S. tariffs were announced during the call and officials did not confirm any immediate removals or reductions of Section 232 measures.
  • Lutnick’s planned in-person visit to Mexico City was canceled after he could not complete his flight because of weather, so the scheduled Palacio Nacional meeting took place by video.
  • The talks come as U.S. Section 232 tariffs on autos, steel and aluminum strain integrated North American supply chains and as a rising U.S.–Canada tariff dispute and sharp commentary from President Donald Trump increase diplomatic urgency.