USMCA Joint Review Discussions Begin Between United States and Mexico

Initial Bilateral Meeting Announced

USMCA joint review discussions officially began on March 5 when United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard confirmed the start of bilateral preparations for the upcoming Joint Review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement. The ministers directed their negotiating teams to begin defining the scope of issues to be addressed during the review process, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation within North America.

Focus on Regional Supply Chain Strength

Both governments emphasized the need to ensure that the benefits of the trade agreement remain concentrated within the region. Negotiators were instructed to evaluate policy measures that could reduce dependence on imports from outside North America while reinforcing regional production networks. Strengthening rules of origin and improving supply chain security are expected to be central elements of the discussions.

Upcoming Negotiation Schedule

Officials from the United States and Mexico plan to hold their first formal negotiation session during the week of March 16 in Washington, D.C. Following this initial meeting, negotiators are expected to convene regularly as part of the broader USMCA joint review discussions designed to assess the agreement’s effectiveness and potential updates.

Canada Expected to Join Later

Canada will not participate in the first round of talks in Washington. However, Canadian representatives are expected to join the negotiations at a later stage as the trilateral review process progresses across the North American trade framework.