US Halts USMCA Renewal; There Will Be Annual Reviews: Ebrard
Washington rejected extending the pact from 2036 to 2042 over its trade deficit; the first annual review lands July 20, and Mexico wants Section 232 tariffs cut.
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The United States Did Not Withdraw from the USMCA; They Reported an Intention Not to Renew Under Current Terms: Ebrard
Washington refused to extend the pact past 2036, triggering yearly reviews, but Ebrard says trade stays unchanged for a decade; talks resume July 20.
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Tomorrow, July 1, Key Day to Determine the Validity and Review of the USMCA: Sheinbaum
Canada and Mexico have already signed to ratify; only Trump’s position is pending, and the treaty’s ten-year clause means a ‘no’ would not end it tomorrow.
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Venezuela’s Embassy in Mexico Opens Collection Center for Earthquake Victims
Sheinbaum reaffirmed Mexico’s support in a call with Delcy Rodríguez.
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Today a Team of Rescuers and Medical Personnel Leaves Mexico for Venezuela to Help After Earthquakes: Sheinbaum
The first brigade is made up of 250 soldiers, five dogs, four aircraft, one drone, search and rescue tools, as well as equipment and medical supplies, with more personnel to follow.
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Lazzeri Delivers Copies of His Credentials in Washington as Mexico’s New Ambassador
In his first official act in Washington, Lazzeri named protecting migrants and keeping the T-MEC as North America’s engine among his top priorities.
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Cuba: Direct Dialogue With the United States, Without Significant Progress
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro says Washington answers every dialogue session days later with new sanctions, and warns Havana is preparing for legitimate self-defense against latent US military threats.
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Cuba’s Vice Foreign Minister, Josefina Vidal, Thanks Mexico for Systematic Material Aid
Ferreiro conveyed to the Mexican official Havana’s recognition of the support expressed by the Mexican government and society on Cuba’s behalf, particularly through concrete actions of material support.
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The Blockade Against Cuba Doesn’t Harm Its Government, but Its People; We Will Always Support Self-Determination: Sheinbaum
In one of her twenty calls with Trump, Sheinbaum told him Cuba has already opened its economy and urged him to take that into account.
