Entrevista | Dip. Pedro Haces Barba | Morena | 01/07/2026

USMCA remains in force until 2036 and none of the three countries has indicated its intention to withdraw; Negotiations Continue: Pedro Haces ⚫The Morena party deputy, president of the Special Commission for Monitoring the USMCA, points out that the US decision not to renew the trade agreement does not generate uncertainty, and the important thing is that they are not withdrawing from the negotiating table. Note No. 4000 https://comunicacionsocial.diputados.... San Lázaro Legislative Palace, July 1, 2026.- In response to the United States' announcement that it will not renew the USMCA and will instead establish annual reviews, Deputy Pedro Haces Barba (Morena), president of the Special Commission for Monitoring the USMCA, said that the trade agreement signed in The agreement, signed in 2020 and valid until 2036, has seen significant progress, and none of the three countries has yet withdrawn. "It states that when a country wants to leave this treaty, it must give six months' notice, and that's not what happened. Nor did what both Canada and Mexico wanted—an extension beyond 2036—come to pass," he told members of the media. He reiterated that this trade pact will remain in effect for another 10 years and acknowledged the work done by the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, during the negotiations with his counterparts from the United States and Canada. "Now something very important is coming up. On July 20, the Secretary—and I want to acknowledge the great work Secretary Ebrard is doing—and the President, who has been a very grounded, firm, and consistent woman, will meet in person here in Mexico City," he stated. When asked if this decision by the U.S. government creates uncertainty, Haces Barba asserted that it does not, as this was already clear and had been anticipated for some time; however, the important thing is that they are not withdrawing from the negotiating table. "I think it's very clear, very clear, and we've been seeing it coming for a while. The most important thing is that they are not withdrawing from the table, that they are not playing their hand, as there was also that suspicion that they might present a document based on the statements made a few days ago by the president, where he indicated that he was not interested in the issue. So, there was that concern, and the United States did not do so." He considered that this is still the beginning of lengthy negotiations and the reviews that will be carried out, such as the meeting on July 20th, which will be attended by the Secretaries of Economy of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. "Furthermore, the Mexican economy is stable; it gives us peace of mind that none of the three countries will withdraw from the Free Trade Agreement. And well, Mexico is doing its part and doing it very well. So, I think we're on the right track. This is an important step, and we will continue to support, from this Legislative Branch, all the decisions made by the Federal Executive and the Secretary of Economy," he emphasized. He announced that next Friday he will meet with the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, to request a meeting with the entire Commission, to see if it's possible next week. "This Commission was created to conduct all the analyses. We are working on it, and we want to meet with all 11 members of this Commission to see how we can help at any time," he concluded. -oo0oo-