Mexico Negotiates With US, EU To Avert 30% Tariffs August

Mexico is actively negotiating with the United States to prevent the implementation of 30% tariffs set to begin on August 1, as announced by President Donald Trump. Both countries have established a permanent binational working group tasked with addressing key issues such as security, migration, border management, and economic relations, with the primary goal of finding an alternative to the tariffs to protect jobs on both sides of the border. Mexican officials have described the tariffs as unfair and are working to reach a mutually agreeable solution before the tariffs take effect. The European Union, through President Ursula von der Leyen, has also criticized the tariffs, warning that they would disrupt crucial transatlantic supply chains and expressed willingness to continue negotiations while preparing potential countermeasures. President Trump justified the tariffs by citing concerns over Mexico's insufficient efforts to curb narcotics trafficking and trade imbalances. Despite the tensions, diplomatic engagement remains ongoing to prevent economic disruption in the region.