U.S., Canada, flag concerns over investment with Mexico

18/5/2021 12:23

        The United States and Canada urged Mexico to respect foreign investments during trade discussions on Monday, officials said, while Washington also
        raised issues over Mexican farm produce.
        
        The talks came at the start of the first meeting of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Free Trade Commission, which centers on the trade accord that last year replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA).
        
        Virtual talks were held bilaterally between Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier and her counterparts U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade.
        
        THe Mexican Economy Minster and her U.S counterpart, discussed auto sector rules of origin, Mexico's labor market reform, collaboration on environmental issues and ongoing U.S. probes into Mexican agricultural products.