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Sheinbaum Names Lazzeri US Ambassador Amid Tariff Review

4/23/2026

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President Claudia Sheinbaum nominated economist Roberto Lazzeri as Mexico's ambassador to the United States, pending Senate approval.
Lazzeri currently leads Nafin and Bancomext and previously managed the federal government's public debt.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said automotive, steel and aluminum tariffs will likely remain, while about 80% of Mexico's exports go to the United States amid the trade agreement review.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum nominated economist Roberto Lazzeri as Mexico's ambassador to the United States, pending Senate approval.
Lazzeri currently leads Nafin and Bancomext and previously managed the federal government's public debt.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said automotive, steel and aluminum tariffs will likely remain, while about 80% of Mexico's exports go to the United States amid the trade agreement review.