QUERÉTARO, QRO.- In a context of global trade reconfiguration and review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026, Mexico and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their economic relationship, boosting investment and diversifying their supply chains.
At the opening of the 31st Mexican Foreign Trade Congress , organized by the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (Comce) , the Canadian ambassador to Mexico, Cameron MacKay , stressed that both countries “are at a decisive moment to move towards a new era of cooperation based on shared prosperity, equity and friendship.”
MacKay highlighted that the leaders of the two nations agreed on a three-year action plan that will serve as a guide to trigger new opportunities for collaboration.
“We recognize more than ever the need to diversify our exports and imports and to strengthen the strategic infrastructure that fosters reciprocal investment,” he said.
As part of this effort, the ambassador announced the launch of a Canadian trade mission that will visit Mexico in February 2026, focused on sectors such as technology, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and the creative industries , with the participation of around 100 companies and organizations.
“The goal is to open up a range of business opportunities and strengthen alliances between Mexican and Canadian industry,” MacKay pointed out.
He also noted that trilateral collaboration with the United States is essential to maintaining North American competitiveness.
Querétaro, industrial transformation and export leadership
During his speech, Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero, head of the Secretariat of Sustainable Development of Querétaro , recalled that this year marks the 31st anniversary of the Foreign Trade Congress, a key event in the country’s export history.
“In 1994, with the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico embarked on a path of globalization and development in which everyone benefited. Querétaro then sowed the seeds of a global vision based on an industrial, logistical, and technological platform,” he noted.
Today, he asserted, the country exports not only goods, but also talent, innovation, and trust. He emphasized that the new era of international trade demands exporting better, not just more, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and diversification .
“Thirty-one years ago, Mexico decided to open itself to the world. Today, we want to lead it,” he said.
For his part, Sergio Contreras, executive president of Comce, assured that the USMCA is fully consolidated and there are no signs of a break or significant changes.
“The agreement has clear dates for its review in 2026, and there are no signs that Canada or the United States are looking to withdraw from it. On the contrary, trilateral trade is stronger than ever,” he stated.
Contreras highlighted that 90% of Mexican exports are manufactured goods , reflecting the maturity and quality of the industrial sector.
“Last year we exported $617 billion, and nine out of ten products were manufactured goods. This demonstrates that Mexico not only exports volume, but also technology and added value,” he explained.
He also highlighted the resilience of Mexican businesses in the face of global challenges, including US tariffs.
“Despite the tensions, our exports grew 5.7% in the first nine months of the year. The export sector represents 75% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP): it is the backbone of the economy,” he said.
Finally, he announced that Comce is promoting the “Made in Mexico Quality” seal , an initiative that seeks to position Mexican manufacturing as synonymous with excellence globally.
“It’s not just about producing in Mexico, but about projecting the quality and innovation of our industry to the world,” he stressed.
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