Content overview: “Mexico's Foreign Secretary Talks Trump, Cartel Violence and U.S. Trade”. Mexico's foreign secretary, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss the state of trade negotiations between the United States and Mexico. The conversation comes amid a turbulent period in North American trade, following President Trump's decision to discard the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that he had originally struck during his first term. The interview also touches on the broader context of Trump's trade policies, including steep tariffs imposed on both Mexico and Canada, and the trade war that ensued with Canada.
These measures have strained relations among the three nations and created uncertainty for businesses and workers across the continent. Beyond trade, the discussion addresses cartel violence and other pressing issues affecting the bilateral relationship. Velasco Álvarez's remarks offer insight into Mexico's perspective as the two countries navigate complex negotiations on trade, security and regional cooperation. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.