Jamieson Greer,  United States Trade Representative (USTR) , will visit Mexico on April 20 to continue the second round of review of trade issues under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) .

This was announced by Marcelo Ebrard, head of the Ministry of Economy (SE) , at the morning press conference this Thursday, where he also reported that technical meetings focused on different strategic sectors will be held.

The Mexican federal official explained that the meeting includes a review of priority issues for the country, including the steel and aluminum industries, the automotive and agricultural sectors, matters related to rules of origin and the coordination of trade policies between both countries .

“He arrives Sunday night and we’ll be working all day Monday. There will be sessions to review, sector by sector, things that matter to us and are of interest to us,” Ebrard stated.

Another topic they will address is import replacement , which involves reducing inputs from other parts of the world to strengthen regional production.

Last March, the first round of USMCA review took place in Washington DC, where trade teams from Mexico and the United States analyzed issues such as gaps in key supply chains in the region and public policy options to address them .

At the conclusion of the meeting, the technical teams were instructed to examine specific options for increasing manufacturing production and employment in both countries.

It is worth remembering that Jamieson Greer has expressed his support for the USMCA, despite the fact that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his disagreement with the trade agreement, calling it “the worst in the history of the United States.”

Greer has indicated that the USMCA will not be automatically renewed, so Mexico must resolve a list of pending issues that could define the future of this agreement .

Among the issues he has raised are improvements to labor legislation and the enforcement of environmental laws. He has also discussed agricultural trade, seasonal Mexican products, labeling and rules of origin, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures , among others.

According to figures from the  US Census Bureau ,  Mexico reaffirmed its position as the main trading partner of the United States in February 2026 , once again ranking as the top supplier of goods to the United States and the main importer of US products, while Canada and China showed declines.

According to an analysis by  T21 Business Intelligence ,  the exchange of goods between Mexico and its northern neighbor was $73,217.2 million during the second month of 2026 , an increase of 7.1% compared to February 2025.

In contrast,  Canada fell 8.9% , totaling $57,543.6 million in February 2026; while  China dropped 36.1% compared to the same month last year , with a total traded value of $26,902.2 million.

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Amid the imposition of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum by the United States, the appliance company Mabe confirmed on Thursday an investment of 668 million dollars (mdd) in Mexico, according to Marcelo Ebrard , head of the Ministry of Economy .

This disbursement will be made between 2025 and 2027 and will be used to strengthen the company’s manufacturing, boost innovation, and consolidate domestic supply.

At Thursday’s morning press conference, Ebrard emphasized that the investment is part of Plan Mexico ‘s investment portfolio .

“It’s a significant investment, part of the Plan Mexico investment portfolio; it’s $668 million, both with and without tariffs; 15 plants in Mexico. A Mexican company founded in 1946, it has emerged ahead of the competition with various Asian companies and is one of the leading exporters of household appliances to the United States,” the federal official emphasized.

In his presentation, Pablo Moreno Cadena , General Director of Corporate Affairs at Mabe, stated that “with or without tariffs,” the company will continue investing in Mexico.

“Our goal is to maintain Mexico’s position as a leader in home appliance production. That’s why we’re investing in technology, sustainable processes, and the talent of our people,” he said at the conference.

The executive emphasized that this disbursement will add to the investment that has been made in Mexico since 2023, which totals  $1.145 billion in infrastructure and technological development .

“Between 2025 and 2027, Mabe will invest $668 million in the country, adding up to a total investment of more than $1.145 billion in infrastructure and technological development, which we have invested together since 2023,” he explained.

This investment is in addition to those announced on March 7 by the companies  Sempra Infraestructura , specialized in energy projects, as well as the e-commerce platform  Mercado Libre , which will disburse $6.95 billion in Mexico  .

Mabe’s investment announcement comes amid the March 12 implementation of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports from the United States, and amid a pause at a similar rate for Mexican products covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2.

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