Economy & Finance

US, Mexico conclude first round of trade deal talks on autos, metals, security

June 05, 2026
US, Mexico conclude first round of trade deal talks on autos, metals, security

MEXICO CITY, May 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Mexico trade negotiators ​on Friday concluded their first ‌bilateral negotiating round to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, discussing automotive ​rules of origin, steel ​and aluminum trade and economic ⁠security, the U.S. Trade ​Representative's office said.
"The United States ​concluded discussions with the goals of reducing the trade deficit with Mexico ​and strengthening American supply ​chains," USTR said in a statement.
The trade ‌agency ⁠said that the two sides will continue to advance their discussions on June 16-17 ​in Washington, ​D.C., ⁠in talks covering agriculture and "a level playing ​field." A third round ​is ⁠scheduled for the week of July 20 in Mexico City, ⁠but ​so far the ​talks exclude USMCA partner Canada.
Reporting by David ​Lawder, Editing by Franklin Paul

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