On the Dash:
- Canada and Mexico are meeting to strengthen economic and security ties ahead of the USMCA review.
- The visit aims to rebuild trust and coordinate on trade, infrastructure, and border security issues.
- Both nations seek to leverage their partnership to influence U.S. tariffs and enhance bilateral trade.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum plan to meet on Thursday, without U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of next year’s review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Carney and Sheinbaum share a common goal: convincing President Donald Trump to reduce tariffs on critical sectors such as steel and autos. Despite the protections offered by the USMCA and their highly integrated trilateral economies, both countries have still been affected by President Trump’s hardball trade policies. Past disputes have also sown seeds of distrust and contention between the two countries.
The bilateral meeting comes days after Mexico announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on Chinese imports, including cars and auto parts. This move aligns more closely with policies adopted by the U.S. and Canada.
The visit aims to rebuild trust between Canada and Mexico, as the two governments seek to establish a framework for strengthening their economic partnership and trade relations.
The meetings will take place over two days at the National Palace in Mexico City, followed by a joint news conference.
