Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard argued that the USMCA review has ceased to be a bounded trilateral exercise and has become a systemic negotiation tied to the redesign of the global trade order. The framing situates the second round in Washington within a broader process that combines differentiated tariffs, reformed rules of origin, and active industrial policy across major economies.

According to [La Jornada](https://www.jornada.com.mx/2026/06/17/economia/016n2eco), Ebrard characterized this moment as the closing of the hyperglobalization cycle that the United States promoted for nearly four decades. [Infobae](https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/06/16/como-es-la-revision-del-t-mec-marcelo-ebrard-detalla-el-proceso-de-negociacion/) coverage details that the minister underscored the shift toward a system with tariffs based on origin, rules on a different scale, and the return of industrial policy as an instrument of state. In that reading, the treaty review runs in parallel with Washington's conversations with Tokyo, Berlin, Seoul, and Brussels, where bilateral trade schemes and sectoral agreements are advancing simultaneously.

Eighty-five percent of Mexican exports to the U.S. market remain tariff-free under USMCA rules of origin, according to Ebrard. In the automotive sector, the most exposed, Mexico obtained discounts that reduce the tariff burden, and Mexican auto parts represent more than 43 percent of the content the U.S. industry requires. The Mexican delegation, comprising the Ministry of Economy, Altagracia Gómez, and Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri Montaño, concluded an extended agenda running from June 15 to 18 in Washington on Thursday. Ebrard ruled out that uncertainty would clear within that month, attributing it to an ongoing process of review and discussion with the United States and other economies.

The forward signal points to a third round scheduled for the week of July 20 in Mexico City, and to a scenario where bilateral and sectoral agreements coexist with a USMCA that remains in force under new rules of origin. The technical close of the second round and progress on the formal July 1 calendar will set the operational tone for the weeks ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Marcelo Ebrard describe the USMCA review in his statement of June 17, 2026?

Ebrard argued that the USMCA review has ceased to be a bounded trilateral exercise and has become a systemic negotiation tied to the redesign of the global trade order, according to La Jornada of June 17.

What percentage of Mexican exports to the United States remains tariff-free under the current USMCA in 2026?

Eighty-five percent of Mexican exports to the U.S. market remain tariff-free thanks to USMCA rules of origin, according to statements by Marcelo Ebrard published by La Jornada.

When is the third round of USMCA negotiations between Mexico and the United States scheduled in 2026?

The third round is scheduled for the week of July 20 in Mexico City, according to the calendar outlined by Marcelo Ebrard and referenced by La Jornada and Infobae.

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