In response to Trump’s statements, Ebrard limited himself to reaffirming that there is no sign of breakage. “I very much respect the space for the president’s statements. It is not my place to discuss anything with him,” he said.
During a meeting with the media at the Innova Fest Latam 2025Ebrard detailed that as far as Mexico is concerned, he will deliver to President Claudia Sheinbaum in January his comprehensive report on the consultations that were made to the different sectors about the T-MEC. The only thing missing is the contribution of the Senate to close it.
He announced that nearly 90% of the comments received in the country express that The agreement must continue. Farmers, for example, point out that competition is not balanced due to the subsidies their counterparts receive, but they agree that the treaty must be maintained.
He added that sectoral positions differ on specific issues. Commerce asks for more openness. The industry seeks greater protection. However, the general consensus supports the continuity of the pact. He recalled that he held meetings in Washington last week and said that everything indicates that the review is on track.
Regarding the tariff issue, he showed a graph published by The Daily Telegraph that compares the average effective rates that the United States applies to each partner. According to the indicator, Mexico appears in the best tariff position compared to Canada, China, the European Union and the rest of the world.
“That is what Mexico has achieved and what our president has achieved,” he stated.
The secretary admitted that challenges persist in sectors such as tomatoes, but stressed that the country’s relative position is the most favorable. Ebrard highlighted that trade dialogue with Washington remains at a high level and that Mexico attends technical meetings every week to support its position. He assured that the relationship “is not good, but what follows,” despite the differences on some issues.
