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Sheinbaum, Trump and Carney Meet in Washington After World Cup Draw, Commit to Ongoing Commercial Work

Conflicting readouts on whether the USMCA was discussed leave the trade review hanging.

Overview

  • The post-draw session was the first in-person encounter between President Claudia Sheinbaum and President Donald Trump and lasted about 45–60 minutes.
  • Officials said the conversation centered on coordinating the 2026 FIFA World Cup and exploring regional economic opportunities tied to the tournament.
  • The three leaders agreed that their teams will continue work on commercial matters, with invitations exchanged for future meetings.
  • Canada said the leaders would keep working together on the USMCA, while Sheinbaum stated the trade pact did not come up in the discussion.
  • After the meeting, Sheinbaum met members of the Mexican community in Washington to stress consular support, as Mexico’s business council outlined 38 projects totaling roughly $40 billion for 2026.