Mexico gained tens of thousands of jobs when U.S. and foreign automakers moved their plants to Mexico under the free trade pact to take advantage of much lower wages.
But the idea that Chinese parts — or even whole cars — could be piggybacking on that arrangement to further hollow out the U.S. auto industry has enraged some people north of the border.
Mexico hopes the rules of the agreement would prevent the U.S. or Canada from simply walking away when the trade pact comes up for review in 2026.
Mexican officials say they have fewer imports of Chinese parts and products than the United States does.
In the end, Mexico may be forced to crack down on Chinese imports, but it won't be easy.
Persons:
Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Claudia Sheinbaum, ” Sheinbaum, Sheinbaum, Marcelo Ebrard, ” Ebrard, Gabriela Siller, ” Siller, “, . Mahoney, ” Mahoney, Sen, Sherrod Brown, José María Ramos
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