Mexico and US Begin Talks to Review Free Trade Pact Without Canada

Regional outlets highlight Mexico’s effort to protect its export-led model while staying on good terms with Washington. They stress that Mexico wants to keep car production competitive and avoid sudden shocks to jobs and investment. They also note concern in Mexico that being seen as too close to China or Europe could trigger harsher demands from the United States.

• •Mexican officials are trying to keep automotive content rules flexible enough to preserve low-cost production.
• •Mexico’s government is under pressure from domestic industry to avoid concessions that would threaten factory jobs along the border.
• •Regional commentators warn that Mexico must avoid being drawn into a US-China rivalry while it negotiates with Washington.
• •Mexico’s talks with the European Union are framed as a way to reduce dependence on the US market without provoking Washington.
• •Some Mexican voices argue that excluding Canada weakens Mexico’s hand by removing a potential ally at the table.