Overview
- Claudia Sheinbaum said her face-to-face with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Cup draw in Washington was cordial.
- Mexico says the three governments named point people to continue technical work on the 2026 T-MEC review while collecting input from industries.
- Sheinbaum argued the 2026 tournament creates a favorable setting for advancing discussions on the North American trade pact.
- She said security topics were not discussed and emphasized a cooperative posture toward the United States grounded in respect and defense of Mexicans living there.
- Uncertainty persists after recent U.S. tariffs and Trump’s suggestion he might not renew the pact, even as sectoral talks seek relief for automotive and metals.