Mexico Sure It Will Strike Deal With US to Skirt Tariffs
MEXICO, JUL 12 – Mexico seeks to protect trade relations by negotiating with the United States to prevent tariffs that could impact cross-border commerce starting in August.
- On July 11, a new binational working group was formed by Mexico and the United States to tackle issues related to security, migration, and the economy amid looming tariff threats.
- The group formed after President Trump threatened 30% tariffs on Mexico on July 12 due to insufficient progress against drug cartels.
- Mexican officials express confidence in striking a deal, citing ongoing dialogue and Mexico’s efforts to challenge cartels and stop fentanyl flow.
- President Sheinbaum noted that they have been dealing with these matters for several months and expressed optimism about securing an agreement with the United States.
- A negotiated deal could preserve trade flows, benefit key sectors, and reinforce diplomatic ties while potentially avoiding economic disruptions from tariffs.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said this Saturday that she is "very confident" that her government will reach an agreement with the United States to avoid the imposition of 30% tariffs on Mexican products with...
By Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that she is “very sure” that her government will reach an agreement with the United States to avoid the imposition of 30% tariffs on Mexican products, as threatened by her US counterpart, Donald Trump. Sheinbaum made this statement during a public event in Guaymas, Sonora, in the north of the country, hours after Trump published the letter he sent to Mexico in w…
Mexico is one of the countries vulnerable to the Republican president's tariffs, as 80% of its exports are destined for the United States.


Sheinbaum said that, after talks with officials from Mexico and the U.S., he believes he has agreed on tariffs announced for August 1.
Mexico City, Jul 12 (EFE).- Mexico reported this Saturday that it is already in negotiations with the United States to protect companies and jobs on both sides of the border, in response to the announcement of the possible imposition of new tariffs of 30% from August 1 by the United States, which the Mexican government considered an “unfair treatment”. https://holanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/rss-efebc77c1e1-e0d5-4f3e-8562-71827c56eb22-hd…
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