News / Trump or Harris: who will be better for revision of US trade deal with Mexico?

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North American supply chain stakeholders near-shoring to Mexico have increased opportunities for the region’s trucking sector, but the upcoming change of US president could jeopardise – or encourage – trade relations.  

Since former president Donald Trump replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in July 2020, Mexico has become the US’s number-one trading partner. 

Kenneth Smith Ramos, Mexico’s former lead negotiator for the USMCA and partner at AGON consulting, said: “In promoting trade and investment ...