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Mexico Deepens Germany Ties in Cancún as T-MEC Review With U.S. Gets Underway

Sheinbaum says Mexico’s priority is restoring zero tariffs on autos, steel, aluminum.

Overview

  • Claudia Sheinbaum hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for protocol events and a private meeting in Cancún focused on trade, investment, education and culture.
  • Mexico confirmed the updated EUMexico trade agreement has been negotiated and is slated for signing in May, a development presented as opening new opportunities for German investment.
  • Formal T‑MEC review talks began in Washington led by Mexico’s Marcelo Ebrard and U.S. negotiator Jamieson Greer, with agendas that include supply‑chain security and rules of origin.
  • Germany remains a major investor in Mexico, with roughly 2,100 German‑capital firms employing about 300,000 people, and both leaders voiced support for strengthened multilateral cooperation.
  • U.S. officials highlighted expanded bilateral security efforts and reported lower irregular migration, while Sheinbaum said Mexico is exploring new humanitarian and commercial mechanisms to support Cuba.