Mexico and US signal progress toward a tariff agreement after Sheinbaum-Trump call
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said she and US President Donald Trump held a positive call as negotiators work toward a bilateral trade agreement. No formal deal or tariff reductions have been announced.
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What happened
Sheinbaum said the call took place on Wednesday and described it as good, but did not disclose its content in full. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Mexico's Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue | International Trade Newsaljazeera.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
- Sheinbaum Says She Held 'Very Good' Call With Trump Amid Trade Talksthemunicheye.com · Recorded source date: Sep 19, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
Sheinbaum said negotiations were advancing and that Mexico was seeking relief from US tariffs affecting automobiles, steel and aluminium. [2][3]
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- Sheinbaum Says She Held 'Very Good' Call With Trump Amid Trade Talksthemunicheye.com · Recorded source date: Sep 19, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
- 'I have spoken 22 times with President Trump': Sheinbaum confident a trade deal is near | Economy and Businessenglish.elpais.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
A further bilateral negotiation on the USMCA agreement is planned for the following week, with tariffs among the issues expected to be discussed. [3]
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- 'I have spoken 22 times with President Trump': Sheinbaum confident a trade deal is near | Economy and Businessenglish.elpais.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
Context from the sources
Mexico, Canada and the United States are parties to the USMCA trade agreement, which has supported close economic ties while some exports remain subject to US tariffs. [2]
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- [1] Mexico's Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue | International Trade Newsaljazeera.comReferenced for: detail 1
- [3] 'I have spoken 22 times with President Trump': Sheinbaum confident a trade deal is near | Economy and Businessenglish.elpais.comReferenced for: detail 2, detail 3
- [2] Sheinbaum Says She Held 'Very Good' Call With Trump Amid Trade Talksthemunicheye.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2
What this could mean for you
Prices for some imported goods could remain exposed to tariff-related changes.
Tariffs can raise import costs that businesses may pass through to buyers.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Negotiations fail to produce relief or existing tariffs are expanded.
Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.
Manufacturers in affected sectors could face changing cross-border costs and planning uncertainty.
Automobile, steel and aluminium trade depends on the tariff terms under negotiation.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The talks do not settle sector-specific tariff treatment.
Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Negotiators fail to reach an agreement and tariffs on Mexican goods remain or increase.
The next bilateral talks do not resolve treatment of automobiles, steel and aluminium.
Pressure eases if…
Mexico and the United States formally announce tariff reductions or a completed agreement.
The next negotiations establish stable tariff terms for affected sectors.
Still unclear
The call’s specific agreements and the terms of any proposed tariff changes have not been disclosed.
No formal bilateral trade deal or confirmed tariff reduction has been announced.
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Sources (3)
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Mexican president says she is looking for a reduction in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she had a positive telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump this week, as the two countries continue negotiating…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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The Mexican president says there has been progress, one week before a planned bilateral negotiation over the USMCA trade agreement President Claudia Sheinbaum said on…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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