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Greer: Tariffs Remain Until US Deficit Fixed, Mexico Talks Start

5/27/2026

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned tariffs on Mexico and Canada will stay until the United States eliminates its trade deficit and said trade talks with Mexico have begun while Canada has not started negotiations.
Greer said the United States will pursue stricter rules of origin to raise U.S. content in automotive goods.
He noted Mexico has imposed about 1,400 tariffs on non-FTA countries, supporting his ‘Fortress North America’ goal.

History

Historical Context

NAFTA, signed by the United States, Canada and Mexico and effective Jan 1 1994, eliminated most tariffs and created one of the world’s largest GDP blocs. After the 2020 USMCA replaced it, trade imbalances persisted, prompting USTR official Jamieson Greer to revive a “Fortress North America” stance demanding stricter rules of origin. The move echoes the original 1990s push for deeper integration.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned tariffs on Mexico and Canada will stay until the United States eliminates its trade deficit and said trade talks with Mexico have begun while Canada has not started negotiations.
Greer said the United States will pursue stricter rules of origin to raise U.S. content in automotive goods.
He noted Mexico has imposed about 1,400 tariffs on non-FTA countries, supporting his ‘Fortress North America’ goal.

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