Negotiations continue between the United States and Mexico in relation to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy held the second round of bilateral negotiations related to the Joint Review of the USMCA on June 15-17, 2026, in Washington, D.C. USTR Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard also met to discuss the joint review and bilateral trade relations.
During the round, the U.S. and Mexican teams advanced discussions on rules of origin for certain industrial goods and economic security, and began conceptual discussions on agriculture, labor and environment.
The negotiations focused on ensuring that the Agreement benefits the U.S. and Mexican economies and that the benefits of the Agreement accrue primarily to the parties.
In addition, the United States and Mexico agreed to support the establishment of a committee to review the implementation of Chapter 12 (Sectoral Annexes) of the USMCA to enhance regulatory compatibility.
The USMCA requires the Free Trade Commission, which comprises governmental representatives from all three countries, to meet on the sixth anniversary of entry into force to conduct a joint review of the agreement. That date is July 1. They can evaluate any recommendations for submitted actions and decide on any appropriate responses.
Each governmental party must confirm if it wishes to extend the term of the agreement.
The third round of negotiations will take place next month, in Mexico City, Mexico.
The United States, Mexico, and Canada reached an agreement in 2020 to modernize the 25-year-old NAFTA into a 21st century, high-standard agreement. The USMCA was adopted to support mutually beneficial trade leading to freer markets, fairer trade, and robust economic growth in North America.