By Natalia Siniawski
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico’s auto industry warned of a “complex outlook” ahead of the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with executives citing concerns over tighter rules of origin and scrutiny of Asian content in components.
Speaking at the CIAN automotive conference, heavy-vehicle manufacturers expressed concerns about meeting current USMCA trade requirements while adjusting to existing rules. The agreement mandates that a certain percentage of vehicle parts originate from North America to qualify for tariff-free access.
“We moved to 64% in 2024 and must reach 70% by 2027; changing the rule now isn’t viable,” said Rogelio Garcia, head of the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Truck Manufacturers (ANPACT), noting compo