President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that both the Mexican and U.S. governments share a willingness to advance toward improved trade agreements. This follows a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which both leaders agreed to maintain a joint agenda aimed at strengthening bilateral trade relations.
Speaking during “La mañanera del pueblo,” the Federal Executive described the conversation as positive, emphasizing that although no specific agreements were reached, both parties expressed a commitment to work collaboratively to enhance trade conditions. “It’s a good sign that we are continuing to make progress,” she noted.
Sheinbaum specified that Mexico aims to achieve better terms in key sectors such as the automotive industry, steel, and aluminum. Meanwhile, the U.S. government expressed interest in reducing what it perceives as a trade deficit with Mexico. Consequently, it was agreed that Mexico’s Secretaries of Finance and Public Credit, Edgar Amador Zamora, and Economy, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, will collaborate with their U.S. counterparts—Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard W. Lutnick—to develop viable alternatives for both nations.
The President highlighted that these initiatives are part of an ongoing process to strengthen the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), addressing issues of concern for both Mexico and the U.S.
Prior to the morning conference, Sheinbaum shared details of the conversation with President Trump on social media, indicating that both governments agreed to keep the dialogue active through their economic teams to continue building consensus that benefits both countries.
