The deregulation sought by Trump would imply a setback in the defense of the national interest and openness to more U.S. investment, an acceptance of the dominance of colonizing neoliberalism.
An extensive network of companies, think tanks and NGOs funded by the United States and foreign and domestic corporations systematically oppose energy reforms, judicial democratization and other social elements of Mexico’s Fourth Transformation.
One of the most persistent features of Mexican politics is its officials’ structural fear of contradicting, upsetting, or even misinterpreting the will of the United States. When it comes to the US, Mexico acts as if it has already been reprimanded, even before making a decision for itself.
The longevity of Morena’s decision-making elite will depend on how it responds to the needs of its constituents, to whom it owes its existence, and establishing a viable alternative to North American integration.
Over three decades into North American free trade, it’s clear that the winners are overwhelmingly US corporations who have profited from Mexico’s low manufacturing and production costs to the detriment of Mexican labour, land and societal well-being.
Another week, another insult. On Saturday, US Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy announced measures against Mexico, such as restricting the entry of US flights and revoking the antitrust status of Delta’s partnership with Aeroméxico.
The Mexican government decided to negotiate with the US from the moment Trump first announced his tariffs, and months later, the achievements are nothing to brag about.
The US Treasury Department provided no evidence, but did provide a list including many transfers made with legally incorporated Chinese companies, raising suspicions that the US is attempting to limit Mexico-China trade.
The comments were made by US Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Senate Approprations Committee hearing.