Mexico relations with the United States after midterm election results, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico City, Mexico): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will seek to maintain a good relationship with the United States regardless of the outcome of the midterm elections held on Tuesday. Speaking at her morning press conference on Wednesday, she said the final vote count must still be awaited.
Sheinbaum said her government will prioritize dialogue with the United States to preserve bilateral cooperation. “Regardless of the results of the election, we always seek the best relationship with the United States, always guaranteeing respect for our sovereignty, territorial integrity and collaboration without subordination,” she said.
She said security and trade are among the key areas to be addressed. On trade, she noted that meetings with the neighboring country are continuing normally, as they have up to the present day.
Regarding the USMCA, Sheinbaum said it is still “too early” to determine whether the election results will affect the negotiations. She explained that although the electoral process renewed seats in Congress and state governorships, trade discussions are being conducted with the U.S.
federal government, specifically the Department of Commerce and the offices responsible for trade agreements and treaties. She said her government will maintain dialogue with the administration of President Donald Trump.
