On May 13, it was reported that Mexico is negotiating with the U.S. to reduce automotive tariffs imposed under Section 232, aiming to bring them below 12% to maintain regional competitiveness in North America.
According to Gabriel Padilla, head of the Industria Nacional de Autopartes (INA), while the U.S. government

On May 11, it was reported that the European Union approved the signing of a modernized trade and investment agreement with Mexico.
The updated agreement aims to eliminate most remaining tariffs and reduce non-tariff barriers, facilitating greater access for European companies to the Mexican market across sectors. It

On April 20, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Mexico's auto and steel industry leaders that they should not expect the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to remove President Trump's tariffs on their sectors, according to sources familiar with the discussions. "Greer said tariffs ar

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will arrive in Mexico City on the weekend for a full day of bilateral trade talks on April 20. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that the second round of USMCA review talks between Mexico and the U.S. will take place during Greer’s visit. “We’ll be working the whole day on

On April 7, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he doesn’t expect negotiations on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade to be resolved by July 1.
“I think that we aren’t probably going to be able to resolve all issues by July 1,” Greer said at the Washington D.C.-based Hudson Institute.

On March 26, Government of Mexico announced a program to support the heavy vehicle industry through fleet renewal incentives and increased domestic production.
The initiative includes an initial investment of MXN 2 billion to promote the acquisition of buses, trucks, and tractors manufactured in Mexico, while protect

While at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier warned that any negative changes in procurement formulas in the upcoming USMCA talks that resulted in higher tariffs on Mexican-built vehicles, with the purpose to spur production in the U.S., would push prices up on its mo

On March 25, it was reported that President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that Mexico expects to renegotiate tariffs on auto parts, aluminum, and steel with the United States through a newly established working group.
Speaking at the 82nd annual assembly of CAINTRA, Sheinbaum indicated that discussions on the

On March 5, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of bilateral discussions in preparation for the Joint Review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The two ministers instructed negotiators to begin a scoping discussion on th

On February 23, it was reported that Mexico’s exports to U.S. end up being benefited by the new tariffs, including the automotive industry.
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the president lacked authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the IEEPA. Therefore, President Donald Trump enacted a provision

Starting in January 2026, Mexico officially raised tariffs on Light Vehicles (LVs) from 20% to 50%, applying only to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place. While the change in rate affects many markets, we expect the most significant impact to be felt in China and India. These measures have

On January 15, administration automotive policy leader U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno made comments about the upcoming USMCA talks in a videotaped response at a panel discussion at the Detroit Auto Show, which he was not able to attend in person.
Moreno, a former auto dealer, has emerged as a leading voice on automotive pol

On January 13, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is “irrelevant” to him and Americans don’t need Canadian products. “It expires very shortly and we could have it or not,” Trump said while touring a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. “

On December 16, it was reported that India proposed a preferential trade agreement with Mexico to lessen the impact of new tariffs scheduled to take effect on January 1, affecting Indian exports in around USD 2 billion.
India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said technical discussions have already begun following

On December 12, it was reported that Mexico’s decision to impose higher tariffs on products originating from Asian countries without trade agreements, particularly China, effective January 1, has intensified a debate within the domestic market, revealing clear opposing positions across industries, especially the auto

On December 11, it was reported that Mexico’s Senate approved a measure to increase import tariffs by up to 50% on more than 1,400 product categories from countries without free trade agreements, mainly targeting China.
The bill, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and passed with 76 votes in favor and five again

On November 18, it was reported that Isuzu confirmed the upcoming arrival of the new Forward 1800 and Forward 2000 in Mexico.
The Forward 1800 adopts a 6x2 configuration with a 23-ton GVW capacity, while the Forward 2000 uses a 6x4 layout and increases capacity to 26 tons. Both are powered by the 6HK1-TCS diesel engi

On December 10, it was reported that the automotive sector is entering 2026 under continued cost pressure and cautious investment strategies, according to Deloitte’s latest analysis.
Alberto Torrijos, Automotive Sector Lead Partner at Deloitte LatAm, explained that uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions,

On December 8, U.S. President Trump warned that he will impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexico if it does not immediately release water owed to the U.S. under a 1944 treaty. 'Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting our BEAUTIFUL TEXAS CROPS AND LIVESTOCK,'

On December 5, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington. The three later met privately on the sidelines of the event, with no staff in the room, in a meeting that lasted about 4