iven what has happened in Venezuela, the country's maquiladora sector does not rule out a tightening of US policies that could alter the review of the USMCA.
In a brief New Year's message, the National Council of the Export Manufacturing Industry (Index) indicated that it will closely follow international events, which could lead to a hardening of the discourse on energy, migration, and security issues.
The business organization warned that if the above were to occur, the review process of the treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada would be at risk of becoming clouded.
However, Index indicated that during this year it will seek to continue promoting the arrival of foreign direct investment and the generation of more and better jobs, as well as maintaining close communication with representatives of the governments of Mexico and the United States.
He added that he will closely follow the modifications to the General Import and Export Tax Law (LIGIE) and the Tariffs of the General Import and Export Tax Law (TIGIE) promoted by the federal government through the Ministries of Economy and Finance.
In that regard, he reiterated his willingness to provide the perspective of the export manufacturing sector with more than 60 years of experience.
Sustainable development
“Updating and establishing tariffs will correct trade distortions, guaranteeing fair competition conditions for domestic producers against unfair practices and external subsidy policies, as well as aligning tariff policy with a vision of sustainable and regional development,” he emphasized.
“We believe that our country should take advantage of the domestic market to help balance foreign trade for the benefit of the coexistence and well-being of all Mexicans, thereby achieving a solid, diversified and socially inclusive national industrialization.”
The organization reiterated its interest in being a key player in the review of the USMCA and strengthening relations with US congressmen and counterparts, mainly on the issue of tariffs.
Source: De Medios SA de CV Demos, D. (2026, 7 enero). La Jornada: Invasión enturbiará la revisión del T-MEC, teme Index. La Jornada. https://www.jornada.com.mx/2026/01/07/economia/020n3eco
