EU and Mexico Update Trade Deal Ahead of Trump’s Presidency

The finalized agreement between the European Union and Mexico highlights the benefits of open, rules-based trade in advancing economic security and prosperity, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The bilateral trade partnership, valued at over €100 billion annually, is comprised of approximately 80 percent goods and 20 percent services.

Reflecting on past concerns over trade tensions, such as those arising from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals, the German car manufacturers’ association (VDA) emphasized the political significance of this agreement’s modernization. “The conclusion of this agreement sends an important political signal—particularly in an era of rising protectionism.” Automotive products, including cars and spare parts, remain one of Europe’s largest export categories to Mexico. German exporters alone accounted for €2.5 billion of these sales in 2022.

Under the terms of the deal, EU car manufacturers stand to benefit from lower tariffs in Mexico, aided by more lenient rules compared to those facing Mexican exporters to the EU.

Gains for EU Agri-Food Producers

The agreement is also a major victory for EU agricultural and food exporters, with the removal of steep tariffs that previously reached as high as 100 percent on a variety of products. European goods such as cheese, pork, pasta, apples, jams, marmalades, chocolate, and wine will now enjoy improved market access.

Further, the deal expands protection for geographical indications—a label that recognizes the premium quality and regional origins of certain products—covering 568 EU items. Export procedures will also be simplified, further facilitating trade. These provisions were detailed by the European Commission as it presented the deal’s specifics.

Originally established in 2000, the EU-Mexico agreement was long overdue for an update. The EU previously modernized its trade agreement with Chile in a similar fashion two years prior. However, a senior EU official acknowledged that this latest deal is less ambitious compared to earlier expectations during the negotiations in 2020.


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3 responses to “EU and Mexico Update Trade Deal Ahead of Trump’s Presidency”

  1. Wild Hair Avatar

    So, the EU and Mexico finally got their trade act together, eh? I guess it only took a world of chaos and a few tariffs to remind them that open trade isn’t just a nice idea, but a lifeline—who knew? 🤷‍♂️

  2. black walnut Avatar
    black walnut

    Honestly, it’s refreshing to see the EU finally modernizing this trade deal—better late than never, right? 😏 Next, maybe they’ll figure out how to send a decent cup of coffee across the Atlantic while they’re at it! ☕️💼

  3. Killer Grenade Avatar
    Killer Grenade

    Oh, great, just what we needed—another trade deal to remind us how much we love sending our cheeses to Mexico while they send us their tacos. 🍷🌮 At this rate, we’ll be negotiating who gets the last slice of pizza next!

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