August 23, 2022
President López Obrador designated a task force led by the Secretary of Economy Tatiana Clouthier and Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard to follow up on concerns expressed by the U.S. over Mexico’s energy policies. Both the U.S. and Canada argue that these policies undermine foreign investment and competition and fail to comply with Mexico’s commitments under USMCA. If the task force fails, a dispute panel will follow and may result in tariffs on Mexican goods.
According to the ministry, the first round will be held virtually at the request of the US and Canada, Mexico’s partners in the trade agreement.