A team from the Ministry of Economy will remain in Washington, accompanied by some colleagues from the Ministry of Finance, with the purpose of collaborating with the United States Department of Commerce in the pursuit of trade agreements, according to the head of government, Claudia Sheinbaum.
Emphasizing Mexico's stance regarding the imposition of tariffs on China, Sheinbaum noted that since there is no free trade agreement with that country, it is necessary to review those measures. "With China, for example, we do not have a free trade agreement, it is part of what is being worked on in this working group in the United States," explained the official.
Sheinbaum stressed that despite the pressures, the trade relationship with the United States remains a priority for Mexico, highlighting the importance of applying tariffs to countries with which there is no trade agreement, as the World Trade Organization allows.
"We have always stated, and even President López Obrador did, to impose tariffs on countries where we do not have trade agreements," Sheinbaum expressed, emphasizing the intention to continue strengthening the trade agreement and avoid the imposition of tariffs among the countries involved in the T-MEC.
The head of government also mentioned the importance of reviewing the current trade agreement, which expires in 2026, aiming to reach agreements that protect and guarantee the continuity of trade relations between the involved countries.
Sheinbaum recalled that the issue has been part of President López Obrador's project since the beginning of his administration, with active working groups to address trade relations with nations such as China and other Asian countries with which Mexico has no trade agreements. In response to the request from the United States to impose tariffs on China, Mexico continues to prioritize its relationship with its northern neighbor under the framework of the T-MEC, avoiding unilateral measures.
"Regarding the 25%, a response has already been given. It is also part of the project that President López Obrador already had," concluded Sheinbaum, highlighting the importance of working together to strengthen trade relations and prevent potential tariff conflicts.
