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Marcelo Ebrard

Person · Minister · Mexico · 165 dispatches indexed · last seen May 13, 2026
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Geopolitical Economics
New Trade Agreement Advances Between Mexico and EU

The European Union's 27 member states approved a modernized trade agreement and strategic partnership with Mexico, benefiting over 45,000 EU exporters, with leaders set to sign during a bilateral summit scheduled for May 22, 2026, the first in eleven years.

La Jornada · 1d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Ebrard leads mission of 240 Mexican companies to Canada

Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard led 240 companies to Canada for unprecedented trade mission, facilitating 1,800 business meetings across Toronto and Montreal to expand commerce and investment between nations, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises.

La Jornada · 6d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Steel production and consumption, five years stagnant

Mexico's steel production and consumption stagnated five years, declining 6 and 2 percent respectively by 2025, due to U.S. tariffs and reduced domestic infrastructure spending, prompting the government to sign an agreement prioritizing national steel purchases for public works.

La Jornada · Apr 30
Geopolitical Politics
Supports Ebrard's Management

President Claudia Sheinbaum supports Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard amidst controversy.

La Jornada · Apr 25
International Relations
Enrique Galván Ochoa: Money

Mexican officials investigate alleged CIA collaboration and summon the US ambassador.

La Jornada · Apr 23
Geopolitical Economics
We agree on maintaining the treaty: Sheinbaum

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer, agreeing on maintaining the USMCA treaty while Mexico opposed Trump's steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs, with technical discussions continuing toward Washington negotiations.

La Jornada · Apr 22
Geopolitical Economics
U.S. signals tariffs on Mexican steel, autos to remain

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Mexico's auto and steel industries that Trump's tariffs will remain permanent during USMCA renegotiations, signaling no return to zero-tariff trade despite Mexico's 50% export dependency on the U.S.

Finance & Commerce · Apr 22
International Relations
Enrique Galván Ochoa: Money

Two U.S. agents died in Chihuahua during an operation without proper Senate authorization, violating Mexico's sovereignty, while President Sheinbaum's gas subsidy makes Mexican fuel cheaper than U.S. prices, boosting her approval to over 76 percent.

La Jornada · Apr 21
Geopolitical Economics
Businessmen Hold Meeting with USTR Chief

Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with 15 Mexican business leaders including Carlos Slim Domit and Daniel Servitje to discuss bilateral trade matters at Mexico City's Bankers Club.

Reforma · Apr 20
Geopolitical Economics
Businessmen will meet with US trade representative

The US trade representative meets Monday with Mexico's Economy Secretary and business leaders for bilateral negotiations ahead of the USMCA review, with Mexico seeking tariff elimination on steel and aluminum while the US maintains a harder stance on trade terms.

La Jornada · Apr 18
Geopolitical Politics
Julio Hernández López: Shipyard

García Harfuch accuses activists of extortion, sparking concerns of protest criminalization.

La Jornada · Apr 17
Geopolitical Economics
Mexico and Canada Agree on Pharmaceutical Cooperation

Mexico and Canada signed seven pharmaceutical cooperation agreements involving government agencies and companies to advance drug manufacturing, digital health services, and specialized workforce training, aiming to strengthen Mexico's health supply chains and foreign investment.

La Jornada · 2d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Strengthening Economic Ties between Mexico and Canada

Mexico and Canada strengthened economic ties as 244 Mexican entrepreneurs conducted over 1,000 business meetings across Toronto and Montreal, with officials agreeing to increase bilateral trade and investment under their strategic action plan amid U.S. protectionism.

La Jornada · 5d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Ebrard: Review of T-MEC, a great opportunity to increase investment

Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard called the T-MEC trade agreement review a major opportunity to boost investment, citing 27 percent export growth and high foreign investment levels as Mexico positions itself to replace Asian imports in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and manufacturing sectors.

La Jornada · Apr 29
International Relations
Readout - Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, addressing a Canadian citizen's death in Mexico, celebrating over 20 trade partnerships, and discussing expanded collaboration on critical minerals, clean technologies, and energy while preparing for their joint FIFA World Cup.

Weekly Voice · Apr 25
Geopolitical Economics
Ebrard: it is 'unlikely' that the US will remove tariffs on Mexico

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard acknowledged it is unlikely the US will remove tariffs on automotive, steel, and aluminum sectors, while noting the T-MEC renegotiation will be difficult but remains a priority for bilateral trade discussions.

La Jornada · Apr 23
Geopolitical Economics
US and Mexico set May 25 date for first official USMCA negotiating round

US Trade Representative Greer and Mexican Economy Minister Ebrard scheduled May 25 for the first official USMCA renegotiation round, with both nations advancing "positively" on bilateral trade discussions covering tariffs, supply chains, and critical minerals amid existing trade tensions.

Mexico News Daily · Apr 22
Geopolitical Economics
Revamping Trade: U.S.-Mexico Negotiations Set to Begin

The United States and Mexico begin formal trade agreement negotiations in May 2025 to overhaul the U.S.-Mexico-Canada pact, addressing economic security, origin rules, critical minerals, and bilateral trade disputes.

Devdiscourse · Apr 21
Geopolitical Economics
Today, the second T-MEC talk between Mexico and the US

The US trade representative met with Mexico's officials for second T-MEC negotiations in Mexico City, addressing rules of origin and sector regulations affecting millions of jobs and thousands of companies amid regional trade tensions.

La Jornada · Apr 20
Geopolitical Economics
Mexico will insist on a T-MEC with zero tariffs - Ebrard

Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will push for zero tariffs in the USMCA during talks with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, addressing tariff damage to Mexico's steel and aluminum sectors amid ongoing trade negotiations.

Reforma · Apr 17
Geopolitical Economics
Trade negotiations between Mexico and the EU to resume on Monday

Mexico's economy minister announced Monday trade talks resume with the US on NAFTA revision, while EU negotiations target completion by late May, potentially boosting Mexican exports thirty percent through tariff elimination.

La Jornada · Apr 17
Geopolitical Economics
Julio Hernández López: Shipyard

Mexico's government is moving toward neoliberal economic policies through meetings with BlackRock executives and considering controversial natural gas extraction via fracking, representing a strategic shift toward foreign financial interests and energy independence despite environmental concerns.

La Jornada · Apr 9
Geopolitical Economics
Mexico's Government Questions Conclusions on Labor Rights Violations in Mining Sector

Mexico's government disputed a trade panel's findings that Canadian mining company Orla Mining colluded with Sinaloa cartel members to violate worker rights at Zacatecas' Camino Rojo mine, claiming insufficient evidence linked the corporation to coercion, though the company subsequently removed its director.

La Jornada · 6d ago
Geopolitical Economics
No orders to distance from China: Economy

Mexico's commerce official announced no directive to distance from China despite US pressure during TMEC renegotiations, asserting Mexico remains open to Asian trade as part of broader diversification strategy, though the country faces complex bilateral negotiations with Washington.

La Jornada · Apr 24
Geopolitical Economics
Trump's tariffs are here to stay, Greer warns

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned Mexican auto and steel industries that Trump's tariffs will remain permanent during T-MEC renegotiations, proposing increased regional content requirements from 75 to 100 percent before the July 1 deadline.

La Jornada · Apr 22
Geopolitical Economics
USMCA Talks With Mexico Heat Up While Canada Relations Cool

U.S. trade officials intensified USMCA negotiations with Mexico ahead of July's trilateral review, with Ambassador Greer praising Mexico's trade cooperation efforts while Canada relations remained strained and Prime Minister Carney assembled an advisory committee for guidance.

Yahoo Finance · Apr 22
Geopolitical Economics
In May, the official bilateral round to negotiate the T-MEC

Mexico and the United States scheduled their first official bilateral negotiation round for May 25 to strengthen trade rules of origin and address specific commercial concerns before the T-MEC treaty review.

La Jornada · Apr 21
International Relations
Enrique Galván Ochoa: Money

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shone at Barcelona's Democracy Summit, delivering a historical speech mentioning fifteen leaders while notably omitting AMLO, amid ongoing tensions over diplomat Marcelo Ebrard's misconduct case and pensioner benefit cuts.

La Jornada · Apr 20
Geopolitical Economics
Julio Hernández López: Shipyard

President Sheinbaum confronted protesters opposing a recycling facility in Puebla, then stated the state cannot act alone, signaling the administration's shift toward pro-business policies and corporate partnerships over environmental concerns.

La Jornada · Apr 13