US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada
The U.S. and Mexico are set to begin three rounds of trade negotiations, excluding Canada, to revise the North American trade agreement. The discussions will focus on economic security, agriculture, and ensuring benefits for U.S. manufacturers and farmers. Tensions remain high with Canada over tariffs and trade concessions, with little progress in talks since March.
- ▪The first round of negotiations will take place in Mexico City this week.
- ▪A second round is scheduled for June 16-17 in Washington, D.C.
- ▪The U.S. Trade Representative has noted significant trade differences with Canada.
- ▪Some tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will remain under the USMCA framework.
- ▪Canada's Prime Minister announced military purchases from Sweden instead of the U.S.
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US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without CanadaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxTrucks wait in a queue at the Zaragoza-Ysleta border crossing bridge to cross into the U.S. in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis GonzalezPublished May 27, 2026, 11:59 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 11:59 PMMEXICO CITY, May 27 - The Trump administration's trade agency said on Wednesday it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the North American trade agreement, but made no mention of any talks with Canada.The U.S. Trade Representative's office said in a statement that Deputy U.S.
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