Canada Seeks Closer Trade Cooperation With Mexico Amid US Tariff Disputes

Canada is actively working to repair and strengthen its commercial and diplomatic relationship with Mexico following tensions caused by previous Canadian officials suggesting a trade deal with the Trump administration alone, which angered Mexican leaders. Prime Minister Mark Carney and top Canadian ministers have engaged in high-level talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her team to explore cooperation in trade infrastructure, energy security, supply chains, and digital economy sectors. This renewed partnership effort comes amid punitive tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian products, with Mexico receiving a temporary postponement. Both Canada and Mexico emphasize their roles as free traders and see mutual benefits in leveraging each other's economic opportunities to counterbalance U.S. trade pressures. The bilateral engagement aims to overcome past grievances and align strategies in light of the ongoing North American trade pact dynamics and Trump's trade policies. These developments highlight a joint effort by Canada and Mexico to diversify economic cooperation and fortify ties against U.S. customs surcharges.