Canada, Mexico heads of state to meet in September as they both grapple with Trump tariffs, free trade deal terms
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Mexico in September to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum. This meeting aims to address U.S. tariffs and prepare for the upcoming review of the free trade agreement. Carney previously dispatched his foreign and finance ministers to engage with Sheinbaum and Mexican business leaders to discuss trade diversification. Mexico is Canada's third-largest trading partner, while Canada is Mexico's fifth-largest trading partner as of 2024. U.S. tariffs, particularly those on steel, aluminum, and autos, continue to affect trade dynamics.
The meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in September aims to address U.S. tariffs and the upcoming review of the free trade deal.
Carney previously sent his foreign and finance ministers to meet with Sheinbaum, focusing on diversifying trade and engaging with Canadian and Mexican business leaders.
Mexico is Canada's third largest trading partner, while Canada ranks as Mexico's fifth-largest trading partner in 2024.
U.S. tariffs, especially the sector-specific 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos, are impacting trade relations between Canada and Mexico.
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