The president of the National Agricultural Council, Juan Cortina Gallardo, highlighted the strategic and fundamental importance of the agricultural sector for Mexico. He noted that last year nearly 55 billion dollars were exported, with 80% going to the United States. Cortina also praised the efforts of president Claudia Sheinbaum in the face of the threat of increasing tariffs by the U.S., emphasizing the importance of reaching agreements within a month.
In an interview, Cortina stressed that the review of the Treaty between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada is advancing, which he considers positive. He highlighted the need to find solutions to issues such as migration and fentanyl, pointing out that the relationship between the two countries is vital for both nations. Cortina expressed the willingness of the agricultural sector to support the search for agreements and expressed hope that the U.S. focuses on other issues on its agenda.
Additionally, Cortina mentioned that the U.S. is modifying its trade policy and that the world is experiencing a shift towards economic blocs instead of globalization. He emphasized the geographical and economic proximity to the largest market in the world, highlighting the importance of maintaining a beneficial relationship between Mexico and the U.S. Cortina underscored the diversity of agricultural products that Mexico exports to the U.S., emphasizing the importance of market certainty for the sector.
In summary, Cortina believes that the trade relationship between Mexico and the U.S. is crucial and that both parties must sit down to negotiate to find solutions to pending issues.
