The upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be a key process for the heavy vehicle industry, which sees this exercise as an opportunity to strengthen North American production integration, according to Alejandro Osorio, Director of Public Affairs and Communication at the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) .
From the sector’s perspective, the review of the trade agreement could clear up uncertainties and strengthen regional competitiveness, especially in an industry highly linked to supply chains and foreign trade .
“We anticipate that the review may be complex, but we also see opportunities to strengthen regional integration and consolidate competitiveness in North America,” Osorio said.
The organization indicated that the industry is preparing to participate in talks related to the trilateral trade agreement, which could begin in March, at a time marked by changes in trade policy and tensions in international trade.
According to Marcelo Ebrard, head of the Ministry of Economy (SE) , Mexico and the United States will begin a first round of bilateral talks on March 16th to review the USMCA, with the purpose of discussing the necessary measures to ensure that the benefits of the agreement accrue to both countries.
In that context, the sector considers it essential to preserve the trilateral nature of the agreement , noting that the USMCA has proven to be a key instrument for the region’s competitiveness.
“The treaty provides legal certainty and a framework for commercial operations to develop with free transit of goods, making the region more competitive,” Osorio explained.
The importance of the trade agreement is also reflected in the significance of the United States as an export destination for the Mexican heavy vehicle industry. In February 2026 alone, 7,849 units were exported , of which 7,015 went to the U.S. market , according to figures from ANPACT.
Furthermore, the industry sees opportunities to strengthen regional supply chains , attract investment, and develop suppliers at various levels within Mexico, from industrial components to technologies related to telematics.
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