Marcelo Ebrard Highlights Constructive Talks with the United States

The Secretary of Economy of Mexico, Marcelo Ebrard, mentioned on Thursday that he met with the Secretary of Commerce of the United States, Howard Lutnick, and the trade representative, Jamieson Greer, to begin a "positive dialogue."

Ebrard, who traveled to Washington for this meeting in the context of bilateral negotiations following tariff warnings from President Donald Trump, said that a "collaborative effort" will begin on Monday between the parties, although he did not provide further details. March 4 is the deadline for the implementation of tariffs that the United States plans to impose on Mexican imports, while a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports would take effect on March 12. Additionally, Trump indicated on Tuesday that he might announce tariffs on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals on April 2. This information was provided by Reuters.

The strategy of dialogue and collaboration between Mexico and the United States is crucial, especially during times of economic uncertainty. Tariffs could significantly impact the industries of both countries, so it is vital to reach agreements before these measures are implemented. Harmonizing trade relations will always be more beneficial than entering cycles of imposition and retaliation, so these talks represent a positive step towards economic stability.