Mexican officials have urged the United States to prioritize evidence-based decision-making and eliminate unilateral tariffs during the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), emphasizing the need to address trade distortions exceeding $12 billion in the grains sector.
Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue stressed that recent U.S. measures, including direct subsidies, have disrupted fair trade practices. "Decisions affecting trade must be rooted in evidence, science, and technology," Berdegue asserted during a USMCA consultation event on March 10, 2026.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard revealed that 78.5% of Mexico's economic sectors support renewing the trade pact, provided it includes safeguards against unilateral tariffs. Key focus areas for the review include reducing import dependency, strengthening rules of origin, and securing North American supply chains. Ebrard also emphasized Mexico's plans to boost domestic production in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence.
Bilateral talks between Mexico and the U.S. are scheduled to commence next week, with discussions involving Canada to follow in May 2026.
