The United States is considering measures that could limit certain Mexican exports as part of the ongoing review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum, Greer said President Donald Trump had instructed him to explore tariffs, quotas or other mechanisms aimed at reducing the US trade deficit with Mexico, which exceeded $196 billion in 2025.
Greer said the administration views the imbalance as an issue that should be addressed through trade negotiations. Some economists, however, argue that trade deficits do not necessarily indicate unfair practices and may also reflect consumer demand, investment flows and integrated supply chains.
The United States already restricts some Mexican products, including through sugar quotas and antidumping measures on tomatoes. In 2025, it also imposed tariffs on certain metals and vehicles imported from Mexico.
Greer is holding talks with Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard as part of the USMCA review. He described the discussions as constructive and said Mexican officials had taken a pragmatic approach.
Washington is also seeking tighter rules of origin for industrial goods, electronics and pharmaceuticals, which would require a larger share of those products to be manufactured within North America.
Talks with Canada are currently on hold, although US officials have said the review could proceed separately with each trading partner and potentially result in distinct agreements or policy instruments.
Source: El Diario MX
