Mexico Seeks to Avert US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard traveled to Washington for meetings with US officials on March 10, 2025, aiming to prevent the imposition of tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, scheduled to take effect on March 12. The proposed tariffs are part of the US administration's strategy to protect its steel industry. Concerns have arisen in Mexico regarding the potential impact on the competitiveness of its steel sector. Similar tariffs were previously imposed in 2018 but later removed in 2019.