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

On December 2, it was reported that the National Agency of Automotive Sector Suppliers (Anapsa) and the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce (Concanaco) requested a detailed prior study for each tariff classification affected by Mexico’s proposed reform to the General Import and Export Tariff Law.
The initi

On November 26, it was reported that Mexico’s automotive industry urged the government to maintain existing foreign trade programs that ensure access to imported essential components for vehicle manufacturing, amid discussions about imposing new tariffs on products from countries without trade agreements with Mexico.

The U.S. is holding public hearings this week in Washington D.C. as part of a mandatory review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), as it’s known in the U.S, or Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as it is known there. The formal review of the agreement is due to start July 1, 2026.
Canadian Prime Minister M

On November 19, it was reported that Mexico’s increasingly protectionist stance toward China could trigger trade tensions between both countries, as experts warned amid preparations for the upcoming review of the USMCA in 2026.
Moody’s Ratings noted that while nations like Brazil are strengthening economic and politi

On November 10, it was reported that President Claudia Sheinbaum’s plan to impose high tariffs on Chinese imports has been delayed until at least December due to mounting private-sector resistance and concerns among members of the government.
Mexican manufacturers warned that the proposal would significantly raise pr

On October 27, President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum said that the U.S. is extending its trade deadline for several weeks. 
Sheinbaum said she spoke with U.S. President Trump on October 25 and that both countries are "close to reaching an agreement" on pending non-tariff trade barriers. She confirmed that Washington

On September 25, it was reported that China launched an investigation into Mexico’s proposed tariffs and other restrictive trade measures, following the Latin American country’s plan to impose duties of up to 50% on Chinese automobiles and other products.
The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing strongly opposed the move,

On September 13, it was reported that Mexico’s new tariff plan targeting vehicles and parts from countries without trade agreements, mainly affecting China, South Korea, and India, has stirred major international reactions.
The initiative, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum and pending Congressional approval bef

Reported on September 11, 2025, Mexico will raise import tariffs on cars from China and several other Asian countries as part of a broader policy aimed at protecting jobs. The measure covers sectors including automotive, steel, toys, and textiles.
Indonesia’s car export quota to Mexico is currently limited to around

On September 10, it was reported that Mexico’s government will raise tariffs on imports from Asian countries, including an increase of up to 50% on automobiles from China and other nations without trade agreements.
The reform also covers textiles, steel, motorcycles, and toys, impacting USD 52 billion in imports and

On August 28, it was reported that the Mexican government is preparing to raise tariffs on Chinese imports as part of its 2026 budget proposal. This move aims to shield local manufacturers from low-cost competition and aligning with longstanding demands from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The planned increases would co