"The collapse of Canada’s talks has reinforced #Mexico’s strategy of avoiding direct confrontation with Washington, betting that co-operation will yield #tariff relief. The Mexican source described the country’s approach as 'play nice and continue to co-operate.'"🤔
— Mark Warner (@MAAWLAW) September 11, 2026
"The race for a U.S.-#Mexico deal may have additional strategic dimensions. One #auto industry source said the #Trump administration aims to isolate Ottawa by reaching a deal with Mexico before major new Canadian #tariffs take effect on January 1."🤔#USMCA
— Mark Warner (@MAAWLAW) September 11, 2026
More US content in Mexican assembly lines (primarily US3, plus VW), lower tariffs relative to Canada will crush Canadian auto industry even faster.


