The United States will impose higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and Canada compared to other exporting countries. This decision by President Donald Trump has raised concerns in the region, especially in key sectors like the automotive industry.
A video shared by Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, illustrates the integration of the automotive industry in North America. It highlights that every car manufactured in the region crosses multiple borders between the three countries, with small components like pistons making a crucial journey.
Marcelo Ebrard criticized the imposed tariffs and argued that Mexico imports more steel and aluminum from the United States than it exports, underscoring the unfairness of the new tariff measures. He emphasized that some products cross the border between the two countries several times, which would be negatively affected by the tariffs.
The Mexican official expressed the intention to seek dialogue with the U.S. government before the tariffs go into effect on March 12. Plans are underway to present data and hold consultations to show the negative impact these tariffs would have on the regional economy, particularly on the shared automotive production chain among Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The shared video details the manufacturing process of pistons, from the extraction of aluminum in Michigan to its machining in Canada, highlighting the complex interconnected production network between the three countries. This integration underscores the importance of maintaining fluid and tariff-free trade relations for the proper functioning of the industry.
