Inside Trade

September 30, 2025

Former Mexican economy under secretary warns against ‘eternal’ USMCA review

By Jason Asenso  / July 12, 2024 at 11:35 AM
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement partners must clarify how long the agreement’s 2026 review will last, a former USMCA negotiator said on Thursday, urging the countries to provide insight into their review process and avoid an “eternal loop of talks.” During a July 11 panel discussion hosted by the Wilson Center, former Mexican Under Secretary of Economy Juan Carlos Baker said any proposals for changes to USMCA brought up during the review could get bogged down by bureaucracy and drag on for too...

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