Mexico Seeks U.S. Talks Over Car-Rules Dispute Under Trade Pact
- Mexico says U.S.’s interpretation of USMCA rules inconsistent
- Secretary Clouthier seeks talks to avert potential dispute
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Mexico is seeking formal consultations with the U.S. over rules for cars shipped across regional borders under a year-old trade agreement as it seeks de-escalate a conflict that emerged last month.
The Mexican government wants the talks in order to avoid or settle a potential dispute over the requirements the U.S. is imposing on motor-vehicle producers, according to a letter dated Friday from Economy Ministry Secretary Tatiana Clouthier to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai seen by Bloomberg News. Mexico says Washington’s interpretation of the rules is inconsistent with the text of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.