President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that on July 1 economic authorities from Mexico, the United States and Canada will hold a virtual meeting to advance the review of the T-MEC.
Scheduled meetings
“In any case, on July 16 or 20 there is a meeting here, in Mexico, to continue the talks,” declared the president. Sheinbaum specified that, although Washington has requested bilateral talks, Mexico insists on a trilateral format.
“The treaty is very good for the three countries; those who defend it the most are even the American, Mexican and Canadian companies themselves,” he added.
The president highlighted that Mexico and Canada have strengthened their trade and investment relationship. He mentioned a relevant project in the port of Altamira, Tamaulipas.
Canadian mining cases
Sheinbaum also referred to two cases of alleged irregularities by Canadian mining companies in Mexico, which are being analyzed by the Security Cabinet. He stressed the importance of complying with environmental laws, a topic he discussed with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
“Alicia Bárcena sent a list of problems of Canadian mining companies in Mexico that have not fully complied with remediation, environmental impacts or mitigation; they should comply,” he stated.
Profepa and Semarnat are working on these non-compliances.
Security and reduction of homicides
The president also highlighted a decrease in homicides during her administration, attributing it to the security strategy based on attention to the causes.
The July meetings will define the course of the review of the T-MEC, in force since 2020 and key for the regional economy.
