Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, reported that a working team, headed by Marcelo Ebrard, is preparing a report to be submitted to the next United States government, on the importance of the work carried out by Mexicans in the United States, with the aim of highlighting the magnitude of the contribution of compatriots to the economy of the neighboring country to the north.
In her morning press conference, the Mexican president explained that this analysis is being carried out by each of the states of the American Union, so that they keep in mind the work of Mexicans and their importance in different sectors.
This is in light of what was stated by the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, who has raised the possibility of imposing tariffs on Mexico.
"We are doing very important work on how much our Mexican brothers and sisters in the United States contribute to the economy of that country. We always talk about heroes and heroines, our countrymen and women, among others, for what they contribute to the national economy with remittances, but they contribute a lot to the economy of the United States," said Sheinbaum.
The president explained that while the Free Trade Agreement (TMEC) benefits Mexico, it also benefits the United States.
"We are doing a job, even by state of the American union, in terms of how they benefit the economy of the United States. In other words, the USMCA benefits Mexico, but it benefits the United States a lot. So, what would a tariff mean for the United States economy?" he stressed.
Sheinbaum said that the analysis is "very advanced" and is coordinated by the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, who in turn is in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.
"These numbers are essential for the review of the Treaty that will be carried out in 2026, but also for any point that the United States government will put forward. The most important thing is to demonstrate, with information, the benefits for the United States of the work of our brothers and sisters there."
And, he clarified, Mexican men and women are "first-class workers."
"The Mexican construction workers there do an extraordinary job, and in all areas, from doctors to construction work, everyone is equally important."
He added to this the importance of integration.
"Remember that Mexico's exports to the United States have increased, but they are largely auto parts that allow them to produce vehicles. Those are the benefits of having the Treaty."
The president recalled that her government will always defend Mexico and its citizens.
"When we have the opportunity to meet, either with President Trump's transition team or once he takes office, we will have this high-level dialogue where we can see what Mexico has done on issues of fentanyl, migration and the economic issue, which is essential to be able to strengthen the economic relationship," he concluded.
It should be noted that Trump has threatened to impose punitive tariffs of 100 percent or more on cars from Mexico, which would violate a trade agreement his first administration negotiated with Canada and Mexico.
Donald Trump has also said that tariffs would encourage more car manufacturing in the United States, but for many manufacturers that have manufacturing plants in Mexico, they would mean huge losses.
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