Mexico Stresses Sovereignty in US Cooperation
Mexico’s foreign minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez said the country maintains a strong relationship with the United States while insisting that security cooperation respect Mexico’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also described Mexico as cautiously optimistic about trade negotiations, including efforts to seek relief from US tariffs on automobiles and steel.
Mexico’s foreign minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez said Mexico maintains a strong relationship with the United States but that security cooperation must respect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Speaking to Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Velasco Álvarez said Mexico remains cautiously optimistic about ongoing trade negotiations. Mexico is seeking relief from US tariffs on automobiles and steel.
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