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1. Trump agrees to extend tariff agreement with Mexico and lowers tariffs on China

President Donald Trump confirmed the 90-day extension of the tariff agreement with Mexico, in order to maintain unchanged the rates on Mexican exports that do not comply with the rules of origin of the USMCA. This measure postpones the application of new 30% tariffs and temporarily maintains the previous level of 25%, while Mexico works to eliminate non-tariff barriers and update industrial certifications. The U.S. government said the decision seeks to preserve trade stability in North America and allow for technical negotiations aimed at strengthening regional competitiveness.

Trump also announced a new agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to lower tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing taking strong action against the illicit trade in fentanyl. Trump said tariffs on Chinese imports would be reduced from 57% to 47%, halving the tariff rate on trade in fentanyl precursor substances from 20% to 10%. Following this adjustment, only India and Brazil remain subject to higher tariffs among the United States’ major trading partners.

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2. Corn producers reach agreement with Sader after roadblocks

Corn producers from Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Michoacán staged roadblocks and demonstrations to demand urgent intervention by the federal government in response to falling grain prices and rising production costs. The farmers argued that the current price of $6,050 pesos per ton was insufficient to cover their expenses, so they requested a higher guaranteed price and marketing mechanisms to ensure stable incomes. They also called for a review of import policies and the strengthening of technical and financial support schemes for the rural sector.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) reached an agreement with agricultural leaders establishing direct support of 950 pesos per ton for approximately 90,000 producers with less than 20 hectares and up to 200 tons per beneficiary, financed with 800 pesos from the federal government and 150 pesos from state governments. In addition, it was agreed to create the “Mexican System for Market Regulation and Corn Marketing” with the aim of structuring price reference rules, improving transparency in the commercial chain, and reducing the margin of intermediaries that have historically affected producers.

La Jornada: Productores de maíz enfrentan una “tormenta perfecta”: especialista

El Economista: Gobierno acuerda apoyo de 950 pesos por tonelada a productores de maíz; liberan bloqueos carreteros

3. U.S. revokes 13 Mexican airline routes and cancels flights from AIFA

The US government has revoked the approval of 13 Mexican airline routes to its territory, in addition to canceling all combined passenger and cargo flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) to the US. According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, this measure is in response to Mexico “illegally canceling and grounding U.S. airline flights for three years without consequences.” This decision affects current and future flights by Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, in addition to freezing the growth of cargo services between the United States and Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City.

The U.S. Department of Transportation argues that Mexico has been in breach of a bilateral aviation agreement since 2022, when it revoked landing and takeoff schedules for U.S. passenger airlines and forced cargo airlines to relocate their operations. Among the disapproved routes are Aeroméxico services between Mexico City and San Juan, Volaris between Benito Juárez and Newark, and several proposed Viva Aerobus routes from AIFA to cities such as Austin, New York, and Houston. In addition, it was warned that Mexico’s continued non-compliance could affect the travel plans of U.S. citizens.

Forbes México: Gobierno de Trump revoca 13 rutas de aerolíneas mexicanas a EU

4. Mexico and the European Union strengthen strategic alliance at interparliamentary meetingtaria

This week, Mexico and the European Union met in the Senate to discuss common ground ahead of the renewal of the agreement between the two regions. Senate President Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez highlighted the fundamental importance of the signing of the Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union for economic development and trade, also emphasizing the need to strengthen the internal market. During the meeting, issues such as gender equality, security, migration, water management, and energy sovereignty were addressed, all of which are fundamental to the renewal of the Global Agreement.

For his part, Javi López Fernández, Vice President of the European Parliament, recognized the strong relationship between Mexico and the EU, describing Mexico as an economic, diplomatic, and cultural “giant” that defends multilateralism, the rule of law, and human rights. He noted that the modernization of the Global Agreement will allow for a more stable and reliable relationship, benefiting companies and workers thanks to the complementarity of their economies, with Mexico as a manufacturing powerhouse and Europe as the largest market.

Senado de la Republica: Indispensable que México diversifique sus relaciones comerciales con la Unión Europea: Castillo Juárez

5. Mexico falls in the Rule of Law Index

RMexico has fallen to 121st place out of 143 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025, with an overall score of 0.40. This decline reflects a deterioration in key areas such as criminal justice (0.25, 135th place), civil justice (0.35, 134th place), and absence of corruption (0.27, 134th place). Although it achieved its best score in 2015 with 0.48, the country has shown a downward trend over the last decade, revealing weaknesses in transparency, justice, and respect for fundamental rights.

The WJP report frames this decline within a global recession of the rule of law, characterized by the weakening of institutional controls, political interference, and the rise of authoritarian tendencies. In the case of Mexico, impunity, violence, and the concentration of power are factors that limit the full enforcement of the rule of law. However, the country stands out in open government, with a score of 0.56 and a ranking of 54, this being the only indicator where it is not in a critical zone.

Animal Político: México cae al lugar 121 de 143 en Índice de Estado de Derecho; reprueba en acceso a justicia y combate a corrupción