Mexico not looking to cut side deal with U.S. and leave Canada out, foreign secretary says
Mexico's foreign secretary has denied rumors that the country is seeking a separate trade deal with the U.S. that would exclude Canada. Both Mexico and Canada continue to emphasize the trilateral nature of the CUSMA agreement despite differing progress in their respective bilateral negotiations with the U.S.
Why it matters
The stability of the North American trade bloc is critical for regional economic integration and supply chain security.
When asked Friday if Mexico would go it alone on a trade deal with the U.S., Roberto Velasco Álvarez shook his head and said all three countries that make up the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) have bilateral issues to work on.
The article reports on official statements from government representatives without injecting editorial opinion.
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