North American-made autos must contain at least 50% U.S. content, Trump negotiators tell Mexico
U.S. negotiators are pushing for North American-made autos to contain at least 50% U.S. content as part of the USMCA review. This demand marks a significant shift in trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico, with further talks scheduled. The proposed changes could impact the automotive industry across North America, raising concerns about competitiveness.
- ▪U.S. negotiators demand that North American-made autos contain at least 50% U.S. content.
- ▪The current USMCA requires 75% of auto content to come from North America but has no U.S. content provision.
- ▪Further bilateral talks between the U.S. and Mexico are planned for June and July to discuss automotive rules and tariffs.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, right, and Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard speak in Mexico City in an April 20 file photo.Raquel Cunha/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountU.S. President Donald Trump’s negotiating team is demanding that all North American-made autos contain at least 50 per cent U.S. content, firing the opening salvo in a battle over the future of the pact governing continental trade.American and Mexican negotiators hunkered down in Mexico City this week to start a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and the U.S.
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