Mexico’s Trade Chief Sees Panel Ruling on Car Spat in Six Months
- Mexico, Canada dispute U.S. view of auto content requirements
- Clouthier says U.S. position based on political considerations
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Mexico’s top trade official said she expects a panel to issue its decision on a dispute with the U.S. over car manufacturing in six months, seeking a resolution to one of the most contentious economic controversies within the North American trade bloc.
The dispute focuses on how to calculate the percentage of a vehicle that comes collectively from the three countries under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement, known as the USMCA. The deal took effect in 2020, with automotive rules phased in over several years.