Mexico Economy Minister Reaffirms USMCA Extension Plans Following Trump Criticism
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard reaffirmed on January 15 that the USMCA will be extended by July. This follows Donald Trump calling the trade deal irrelevant.
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MXEconomy Minister Marcelo Ebrard marcelo ebrardstated on Thursday, January 15, 2026, that the trade agreement between the United States 
US, Mexico, and Canada 
CAremains firmly intact. Despite recent public skepticism from across the border, Marcelo Ebrard reaffirmed that the three nations will meet a July 1, 2026, deadline to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This pact serves as the backbone of the economy led by President Claudia Sheinbaum claudia sheinbaum, making the negotiation structurally significant for regional investment.
MXEconomy Minister Marcelo Ebrard marcelo ebrardstated on Thursday, January 15, 2026, that the trade agreement between the United States US, Mexico, and Canada CAremains firmly intact. Despite recent public skepticism from across the border, Marcelo Ebrard reaffirmed that the three nations will meet a July 1, 2026, deadline to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This pact serves as the backbone of the economy led by President Claudia Sheinbaum claudia sheinbaum, making the negotiation structurally significant for regional investment.
