US, Mexico End 3rd USMCA Talks as Auto Rules and Power Access Disputes Persist
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Updated · AS/COA Online · Jul 28
US, Mexico End 3rd USMCA Talks as Auto Rules and Power Access Disputes Persist
2 articles · Updated · AS/COA Online · Jul 28
Summary
A third round of bilateral USMCA talks in Mexico City ended days ago with some progress, but no breakthrough on the biggest trade disputes.
Auto rules of origin and nondiscriminatory access to Mexico’s electricity market remain the main sticking points, keeping key parts of the review unresolved.
September talks in Washington are already scheduled, underscoring that the negotiation is moving into another round rather than toward a final settlement.
Claudia Sheinbaum called her Friday meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer “very good,” even as the broader review still points to a complex, drawn-out process.
Why is the U.S. intentionally prolonging the USMCA review, and what hidden leverage does Washington hold over Mexico's energy sector?
Will Mexico's controversial state-run energy reforms ultimately shatter the critical duty-free protections of the USMCA for cross-border manufacturers?
How could unresolved auto industry rules in the upcoming September talks silently trigger massive supply chain disruptions across North America?