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El T-MEC seguirá hasta 2036 aunque EE.UU. decida no prorrogarlo, asegura Sheinbaum
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, dijo este miércoles que si el Gobierno de Estados Unidos decidiera no prorrogar la duración del Tratado entre México, EE.UU. y Canadá (T-MEC) el acuerdo comercial continuará con su vigencia original hasta 2036.
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Key takeaway El T-MEC entró en vigor el 1 de julio de 2020 y tiene una duración de 16 años.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The fate of the T-MEC has significant implications for El Paso 's economy, given the city's strategic location on the US-Mexico border. As a major hub for international trade, El Paso's businesses and residents are closely tied to the agreement's outcome. If the US decides not to extend the T-MEC, the annual reviews of specific areas of concern could lead to increased uncertainty and potential disruptions to trade flows. This could impact local industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail, which rely heavily on cross-border commerce. Furthermore, the city's efforts to attract foreign investment and promote economic development could be hindered by a lack of clarity on the T-MEC's future. As the situation unfolds, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the agreement's fate affects their community's economic prospects. The city's government and business leaders may need to adapt their strategies to mitigate any potential negative impacts.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, dijo este miércoles que si el Gobierno de Estados Unidos decidiera no prorrogar la duración del Tratado entre México, EE.UU. y Canadá (T-MEC) el acuerdo comercial continuará con su vigencia original hasta 2036.
El T-...
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