Participate in the forthcoming USMCA negotiations? Here's a guide for you to share your opinion
The Mexican Economy Ministry has initiated a 60-day public consultation process, inviting interested parties to share their insights on the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). This consultation is a crucial step leading up to the formal review of the agreement, scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.
The ministry is seeking comments on various aspects of the USMCA, including its impact on Mexico's productive sectors, challenges and opportunities arising from its implementation, specific experiences related to the trade of goods and services, issues related to rules of origin and customs procedures, labor and environmental concerns, intellectual property rights, digital trade, investment, and the operation of the North American Competitiveness Committee.
Any interested parties can request to appear at a hearing via the Comments Portal. The deadline for submissions is 45 days from the publication of the USTR's (Office of the United States Trade Representative) notice in the Federal Register. The USTR has also created a Comments Portal for interested parties to make submissions until Nov. 3.
In addition, the USTR will hold a public hearing regarding the USMCA on Nov. 17. Canada is also expected to hold a consultation process for the USMCA free trade pact.
Trade between Mexico, the United States, and Canada is worth nearly US $2 trillion annually, according to the USTR. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard described the consultation process as "extremely important."
Interested parties have 60 days starting today to present information, comments, or recommendations about the USMCA, and can do so via email, the Buzón T-MEC website, or in person. The Buzón T-MEC website invites industrial and service sectors, academics, civil society organizations, and citizens in general to participate in the USMCA consultation process.
The focus for solicited public comments regarding the USMCA includes, but is not limited to, any aspect of the operation or implementation of the agreement, issues of compliance with the agreement, recommendations for specific actions, and factors affecting the investment climate.
President Trump has questioned whether the USMCA is still needed and indicated that he wants to "renegotiate" the agreement rather than just review it. Despite this, the consultation process continues, underscoring Mexico's commitment to ensuring the agreement benefits all parties involved.
This public consultation process is a significant opportunity for all stakeholders to voice their opinions and contribute to the future of trade relations between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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