The National Agricultural Council (CNA) asked to maintain national unity and strengthen the defense of the competitiveness of North America, since the collection of tariffs to the products of Mexico and Canada as determined by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, affects The prosperity of the region.
“These moments are of union and dialogue, we consider that it is our obligation to build all the necessary bridges, with the necessary actors, to be able to return to the natural channels of the TMEC, an example of prosperity and development for the world,” he said .
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Agribusiness supported the efforts of the Government of Mexico to defend the interests of Mexico and ensure that trade in the region is governed by the principles of mutual cooperation and benefit.
“The Mexican agri -food sector has proven to be a source of stability and food security in the North America region. This integration has allowed our region to consolidate as the most prosperous globally, benefiting millions of workers and consumers in the 3 countries, ”he said.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the imposition of tariffs does not solve the problems, but speaking and dialoguing, and instructed the Secretary of Economy to implement tariff and non -tariff measures in response to the US decision.
Tariffs will affect more than 475 billion dollars in Mexican exports to the United States, which constitute 80 percent of Mexico’s exports to the world, the Council said.
Every year, more than 50 percent of American consumption of avocados, tomatoes, chiles and berries comes from Mexico.
Additionally, Mexico exports more than 1,500 million dollars in beef and pork to the United States, he added.
Beer and tequila represent exports for more than 8 billion dollars, being the main destination United States, he said.
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The CNA closed ranks with the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum.
“We completely support the president made by the president to President Trump for dialogue and coordination. Avoiding unnecessary costs for the 3 countries, ”he said.
