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特朗普准备重谈《美墨加协定》,此前关税豁免暗藏玄机
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-09-05 01:38

Group 1 - The United States is preparing to initiate the largest free trade agreement renegotiation, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with public consultations expected to begin within a month [1] - The USMCA includes a mandatory six-year review clause, and after the public consultation, the US government must hold at least one public hearing and submit a report to Congress by January 2026 [1][2] - The USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and was touted as a key trade achievement during Trump's first term [1] Group 2 - Trump's administration previously imposed high tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing drug smuggling issues, which disrupted the complex North American supply chains [2] - Despite exemptions for USMCA-compliant goods, significant trade activities between the US and its neighbors remain exposed to tariff risks [2] - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that progress is being made in discussions with Trump regarding trade issues, although short-term agreements on tariff reductions are not expected [3] Group 3 - The US Trade Representative's office has not commented on the situation, while discussions between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum focused on cross-border security cooperation [3] - There is a belief that broader trade agreements will require consensus on security issues, which are critical to the US's anti-drug efforts [3] - Trump extended existing tariffs on Mexican goods for an additional 90 days, citing the complexity of reaching agreements with Mexico [4] Group 4 - The US Trade Representative's office highlighted other barriers in US-Mexico trade, including Mexico's energy policies favoring state-owned enterprises and insufficient copyright protections [5] - Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard acknowledged that the upcoming months will not be easy for the USMCA review, emphasizing the need for mutual cooperation to maintain competitiveness [5]