The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on March 6 that Mexican and Canadian products that comply with the USMCA standards will not have to pay the new 25% tariffs until April 2, 2025. This exemption came after a conversation with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, in which they discussed tariffs and bilateral trade relations.
With this decision, Trump is showing a gesture of 'accommodation and respect' towards Sheinbaum, highlighting the good relationship between the two. In his message, the president emphasized that Mexico will not pay tariffs on products covered by the USMCA agreement until April 2, as a sign of respect for their joint efforts on border issues and immigration.
However, experts maintain that this exemption is temporary and that negotiations will continue to determine whether the tariffs will be eliminated permanently or resumed after April. Despite this relief, Trump emphasized that the United States continues to demand more vigorous actions from Mexico regarding illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking, crucial aspects for bilateral relations in his second term.
This step has been well received by sectors such as the automotive and electronics industries, which are closely integrated in the North American region. Some analysts interpret this measure as a strategy by Trump to exert pressure later in search of additional concessions on issues related to immigration and border security.
