U.S., Canadian trade ministers raise concerns about Mexican energy sector

In Mexico City, Mexico, on July 7, 2021, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier, and Canadian Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Mary Ng attend an event commemorating the first anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/T-MEC/CUSMA) entering into force. Edgard Garrido/REUTERS MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, 7 JULY (Reuters) – During an in-person discussion with their Mexican counterpart, Tatiana Clouthier, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng expressed concerns about Mexican energy and investment policy. During a joint press conference, Tai informed reporters that the US was closely observing the Mexican government’s energy policies and was concerned, but he did not explain. Ng stated during the press conference that she will meet with the Mexican energy secretary on Thursday to discuss improvements in the Mexican energy industry. According to her office, Ng highlighted Canada’s “ongoing concern” about the investment climate in Mexico’s energy and mining industries. Andrea Shalal in Washington, Anthony Esposito in Mexico City, and Steve Scherer in Ottawa contributed reporting; Leslie Adler edited the piece. The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles are our standards./nRead More