Does USMCA Tension Impact Querétaro? Canacintra Responds.

Despite economic uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), business leaders in Querétaro’s manufacturing industry remain confident that Mexico will benefit from the negotiation. This was stated by Alfredo Sahagún Sánchez, state president of the National Chamber of the Manufacturing Industry (Canacintra), who noted his participation in working groups and the national consultation regarding the

“I believe it will favor us. Business leaders are confident in what the Mexican government is doing. We believe we can improve it under certain conditions,” he declared. Furthermore, regarding statements by U.S. President Donald Trump emphasizing that the USMCA is “unnecessary,” he highlighted inconsistencies in the president’s actions and stances. “(Donald Trump) says one thing, does another, and suddenly throws out issues for Mexico; but, the next day, he calls the President of the Republic,” he added. Read more at:

Opportunity to Drive Innovation Growth

Moreover, Sahagún Sánchez mentioned that, in the face of this uncertainty, businesses can seize the opportunity to boost innovation in products manufactured within the country. This includes promoting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) dedicated to technology sectors. “We have a great opportunity to strongly push ‘Made in Mexico.’ We possess full capacity in technology, innovation, and drive with SMEs to ignite a national ecosystem,” he noted.

What is the USMCA and How Does it Affect the Manufacturing Industry?

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

is a trade agreement that facilitates commercial exchange to solidify the North American region as an economic benchmark. The manufacturing industry, on the other hand, focuses on transforming raw materials and semi-finished products into final goods. This includes activities such as manufacturing, construction, and energy production, as outlined by Canacintra Ensenada. One of the industries regulated by the

is the automotive industry, which belongs to the secondary sector.

Key Dates for USMCA Renewal

The first formal meeting of the USMCA Council for its review is scheduled for July 1, 2026, a process mandated every six years. In the run-up to the renegotiation, public consultations have been held since September 2025 to gather opinions and suggestions from business entities, specialists, governments, and organizations. The review of the

is taking place amid a climate of international tension. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, public hearings began in Washington D.C., marking the start of oral consultations. Within this context, U.S. President Donald Trump declared this trade agreement unnecessary, specifically regarding automobile manufacturing in Mexico. *Discover more at:*The article

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