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Claudia Sheinbaum and Mark Carney emphasize the urgent need to renew the North American trade agreement.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation to discuss key regional trade issues. The administration announced that both leaders highlighted the urgency of renewing the trade agreement between Mexico, United States and Canada (T-MEC / CUSMA) as soon as possible. This renewal is viewed as essential for providing legal security and certainty for businesses and workers across North America. During the call, Sheinbaum and Carter analyzed progress in cross-border trade and stressed that strong bilateral cooperation is vital for the continent's shared security and prosperity. Prime Minister Carney also expressed gratitude to Mexico for its solidarity in fighting summer forest fires, noting the support of over 400 Mexican firefighters. The conversation occurs at a critical time as Canada and the United States reinitiate commercial negotiations to mitigate potential tariff threats from President Trump.

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