Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her Economy Secretary, Marcelo Ebrard, has been traveling to the United States on a regular basis to push for a reduction in tariffs affecting key Mexican export sectors, including aluminum, steel and the automotive industry.
According to Sheinbaum, these trips are part of an ongoing effort to secure a bilateral agreement that would ease the tariff burden currently weighing on Mexican manufacturers who sell into the US market. The steel, aluminum and auto industries are among the most important pillars of Mexico’s export economy, and any tariff relief could have a significant impact on jobs and investment on both sides of the border.
Sheinbaum’s comments suggest that talks between Mexican and US officials are continuing behind the scenes, even as the broader trade relationship between the two countries remains a sensitive and evolving issue. Tariffs on steel and aluminum have been a recurring point of friction in North American trade policy in recent years, often tied to broader negotiations over regional trade rules and industrial competitiveness.
While Sheinbaum did not offer a specific timeline for when an agreement might be reached, her remarks indicate that Mexico City views the issue as a priority and is actively working to protect its manufacturing sector from the financial strain of higher import costs.
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Source: Ebrard viaja seguido a EU en busca de acuerdo para reducir aranceles al aluminio, acero y autos: Sheinbaum (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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