Mexico calls new U.S. tariffs unfair, launches bilateral negotiations

13/7/2025 12:25

Mexico has called the new tariffs announced by the United States unfair, and the two sides have launched formal negotiations through a permanent bilateral working group, the Mexican government said Saturday.



In a joint statement, the foreign affairs and economy ministries said that a high-level meeting between a Mexican delegation and U.S. officials was held in Washington on Friday, during which the Mexican side was informed that new tariffs would take effect on Aug 1.



The ministries said, "We stated clearly that we believe this is unfair and that we do not agree."



The statement said, to protect businesses and jobs on both sides of the border, the two countries agreed to establish a permanent bilateral working group to address key issues in their relationship and seek alternatives to avoid the tariff implementation.



The group will also address such issues as border security, migration and water management.