The second round of Mexico-United States talks ahead of the joint USMCA review expanded from one to four days in Washington, with technical sessions running from June 15 to 18. Marcelo Ebrard and Jamieson Greer are working through new Mexican proposals fifteen days before the formal July 1 review date.

According to [La Política Online](https://www.lapoliticaonline.com/mexico/economia-mx/mexico-y-eu-extienden-segunda-ronda-del-t-mec-en-washington), both delegations decided to extend the technical table to cover more issues and make progress ahead of the treaty's six-year anniversary. Coverage by [Milenio](https://www.milenio.com/negocios/mexico-prepara-propuestas-reunion-washington-t-mec-ebrard) details that Mexico arrives with proposals on agriculture, rules of origin, automotive, labor, steel, aluminum, and economic security, sectors rated as the most sensitive in the bilateral trade relationship. The Ministry of Economy noted that July 1 triggers the review but is not a hard deadline, and that the third round is scheduled for the week of July 20 in Mexico City. Ebrard stressed that the process is arduous, complex, and difficult, but that Mexico holds a solid position backed by business, labor, and agricultural sectors.

The Mexican delegation in Washington includes the head of the Business Advisory Council, Altagracia Gómez, and Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri, with instructions to protect preferential tariff treatment and regional content percentages. Ebrard reiterated that roughly 85% of Mexican exports enter the U.S. market under USMCA coverage, a figure that underpins the negotiating position. On the U.S. side, Greer has insisted that the redesign must prioritize jobs and manufacturing output on both sides of the border, and that the treaty cannot become an entry point for Asian goods. Trump again raised public doubts about renewal, while Canada remains in the conversation with the expectation of a trilateral table at a later stage.

The week following the close of this round defines the technical agenda for the third. If Mexico and the United States lock in progress on rules of origin and steel before July 20, the review gains momentum toward a political decision ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the second USMCA round in Washington last in June 2026?

The second round was extended from one to four days, from June 15 to 18, according to La Política Online, and focuses on agriculture, rules of origin, automotive, labor, steel, and aluminum.

What percentage of Mexican exports currently operates under USMCA preferences?

About 85% of Mexican exports to the United States enters under USMCA tariff preferences, according to statements by Secretary Marcelo Ebrard reported by El Imparcial and Milenio.

When will the third USMCA review round take place in 2026?

The third round is scheduled for the week of July 20 in Mexico City, per information shared by the Ministry of Economy and reported by La Política Online and Milenio.

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