The great commercial stage is preparing
Politics is theater, and the next act is epic. As Mexico prepares for the review of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada, authorities are not improvising. They have mounted a massive public consultation exercise, bringing together businessmen, academics and the productive sector. They want to come to the negotiating table with a solid script.
Olga Patricia Sosa Ruíz, senator from Tamaulipas, said it clearly: this process serves to build a strong national position. For her, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s so-called ‘Mexico Plan’ is a smart move. It seeks to strengthen local production in a rapidly changing world and take advantage of the relocation of production chains.
“The growth of trade between the three countries is the result of productive integration… we are not separate economies, but a region that looks to the future with hope,” said Sosa Ruíz.
The bets on the table
The inquiries target key sectors: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics and even artificial intelligence. Already consolidated sectors, such as the automotive industry, are looking towards electromobility. But this goes beyond speeches.
It is estimated that around 56 million jobs are linked to the T-MEC. The senator highlighted the crucial role of Nuevo Laredo, through which almost 40% of land trade with the United States passes. It is the vital node of North American supply chains.
Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Economy, broke down the three Mexican priorities:
- Reduce dependence on inputs from outside North America.
- Strengthen the rules of origin to produce more within the region.
- Strengthen economic security in the face of new global powers.
Vidal Llerenas Morales, Undersecretary of Industry, spoke about improving the implementation of the treaty and promoting technological innovation. Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez Romano, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, highlighted the broad consensus to maintain and strengthen the agreement.
The final message is clear: Mexico stops short of asking for favors. He negotiates from what he considers firm bases, with a strategy woven from multiple voices. The curtain will open soon for a negotiation that will define the regional economic direction.
