US and Mexico Announce Next Steps for USMCA Joint Review
Summary
USTR and Mexico announced next steps for bilateral discussions in advance of the USMCA joint review. The announcement outlines preparations for the mandatory 6-year review process of the trade agreement. Businesses engaged in US-Mexico trade should monitor for potential changes to trade terms and compliance requirements.
What changed
USTR issued a press release announcing that the United States and Mexico have agreed on next steps for bilateral discussions ahead of the scheduled USMCA joint review. The USMCA includes a mandatory 6-year review provision, and this announcement signals the beginning of preparatory consultations between the two nations.\n\nAffected parties include importers, exporters, and manufacturers operating in the US-Mexico trade corridor. While this announcement does not create immediate compliance obligations, it signals potential changes to trade terms that may emerge from the review process. Businesses should monitor for subsequent announcements regarding specific discussion topics and timelines.
What to do next
- Monitor USTR announcements for USMCA review developments
- Review US-Mexico trade compliance procedures for potential updates
- Assess supply chain exposure to any prospective USMCA modifications
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The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard met today to kick off bilateral technical discussions in advance of the USMCA Joint Review on July 1.
Technical teams were instructed to review specific options for increasing U.S. and Mexican production and manufacturing employment, while limiting non-market inputs into North American supply chains. During the technical discussions, the groups discussed gaps in key North American supply chains and policy options to address those gaps, including through increased cooperation on economic security, rules of origin, and complementary trade actions.
Ambassador Greer and Secretary Ebrard instructed the technical teams to establish a regular sequence of meetings to advance these discussions and identify key deliverables ahead of the July 1 Joint Review.
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