Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative and special envoy for the incoming Trump administration, has arrived in Mexico City to initiate a critical dialogue ahead of the formal review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This visit marks the second round of high-level conversations aimed at recalibrating the trade relationship that anchors the North American economy. The stakes are particularly high for Mexico, whose industrial strategy remains deeply intertwined with U.S. supply chains.
The meetings brought together a formidable cross-section of Mexico’s business elite. Among the attendees was Daniel Servitje, the executive chairman of Grupo Bimbo, alongside a heavy contingent from the automotive sector. Executives from General Motors, Nissan, BMW, Mazda, Stellantis, and Mercedes-Benz were present, reflecting the industry’s anxiety over potential shifts in tariffs and regional content requirements. For these manufacturers, the USMCA is not merely a treaty but the foundational logic of their regional operations.
Steel, another pillar of the continental trade bloc, was equally well-represented. Leaders from Ternium, Tenaris, ArcelorMittal, and Deacero sat across from Greer to discuss the future of industrial metals. These discussions represent more than a courtesy call; they are a prelude to what is expected to be a rigorous and potentially contentious renegotiation of trade terms. As Greer gathers intelligence from Mexico’s industrial vanguard, the contours of the next era of North American protectionism are beginning to take shape.
With reporting from Expansión MX.
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