Mexico City, July 13 -- Mexico has called the new tariffs announced by the United States unfair, and the two sides have launched formal negotiations through a permanent bilateral working group, the Mexican government said Saturday.
In a joint statement, the foreign affairs and economy ministries said that a high-level meeting between a Mexican delegation and U.S. officials was held in Washington on Friday, during which the Mexican side was informed that new tariffs would take effect on Aug 1.
"We stated clearly that we believe this is unfair and that we do not agree," said the ministries.
To protect businesses and jobs on both sides of the border, the two countries agreed to establish a permanent bilateral working group to addre...