Mexico pursues bilateral trade agreement with US following breakdown in Canada negotiations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled optimism regarding a bilateral trade deal with the US, even as negotiations between Washington and Ottawa have stalled. The move suggests a strategic pivot by Mexico to decouple its trade negotiations from Canada to mitigate potential tariff risks. It remains uncertain whether the US administration will accept a separate arrangement or if this is a tactical maneuver to pressure Canadian counterparts.