“There is this idea that only Mexico has benefited or that Canada has benefited. The United States has benefited in a very important way from this treaty. It is very important to write all that down,” he added.
The president said that spoke about the importance of the treaty with outgoing US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the G20 summit that recently took place in Brazil.
Sheinbaum explained that the document will also talk about the contribution of Mexican workers to the US economy, given Trump’s threats of mass deportations.
“They are first-class workers and contribute very importantly to the United States economy, and it is very important that all of this remains in black and white,” he noted.
“We are always going to be positive in the idea that there will be a good relationship, but we are working on all aspects,” he said.
The United States is Mexico’s largest trading partner, and the destination of more than 80% of its exports thanks to the T-MEC free trade agreement.
Trump promoted the negotiations of that agreement in his first term to replace the NAFTA free trade agreement, which had been in force since 1994.
In this latest election campaign, Trump promised to impose tariffs of at least 25% on Mexican exports unless it stops “the onslaught of criminals and drugs” entering the United States.
In addition, he plans to declare a state of national emergency and resort to the Army to carry out a mass deportation of migrants when he assumes the presidency of the United States in January, one of his main campaign promises.
Administration’s border security policies differ from those of the Trump administration, particularly in the context of T-MEC?
Sure, I’d be happy to help you with that! Here are some questions I’ve prepared based on the topics discussed in the article:
Section 1: Benefits of the T-MEC Trade Agreement for the US
1. Can you discuss the positive impacts of the T-MEC trade agreement on the US economy, specifically in terms of trade with Mexico and Canada?
2. How do you think President Trump’s comments regarding the importance of the agreement reflect on its benefits for the US?
3. Do you believe that the US has fully utilized the opportunities presented by the T-MEC agreement, or are there areas for improvement?
4. In what ways has the US benefited from improved relations with Mexico and Canada under the T-MEC agreement?
Section 2: Mexican Workers’ Contribution to the US Economy
1. What role do Mexican workers play in the US economy, and how have they contributed to its growth?
2. How do you think the Biden administration plans to address the issue of Mexican workers’ rights and protection under the T-MEC agreement?
3. Are there any challenges or concerns that the Biden administration needs to address regarding the treatment of Mexican workers in the US?
4. Can you discuss the potential for increased collaboration between Mexico and the US in the labor sector under the T-MEC agreement?
Section 3: Relationship between Mexico and the US under the Biden Administration
1. What are your expectations for the future of US-Mexico relations under the Biden administration?
2. How do you think the Biden administration’s approach to immigration will affect Mexico and its citizens?
3. Are there any areas where you hope to see improvement or change in US-Mexico relations in the coming years?
4. What challenges do you foresee in maintaining and strengthening the partnership between the two countries?
Section 4: Threats of Mass Deportation and Border Security
1. What is your reaction to President Trump’s threats of mass deportation and the implementation of a state of national emergency?
2. Do you believe that the US-Mexico border security is adequately addressed by the T-MEC agreement? If not, what additional measures should be taken?
3. How do you think the Biden
