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Trump quiere deshacer el T-MEC, pero romper el acuerdo le saldría caro
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
Hace seis años, el presidente Donald Trump celebró su Tratado entre México, EE.UU. y Canadá, o T-MEC, como el “acuerdo comercial más justo, más equilibrado y más beneficioso que hayamos firmado jamás”.
Ahora, mientras el pacto se somete a revisión, Trump dice que e...
Key takeaway y Canadá, o T-MEC, como el “acuerdo comercial más justo, más equilibrado y más beneficioso que hayamos firmado jamás”.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's unique position as a border city makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in the T-MEC. The city's economy is heavily reliant on international trade, with the nearby ports of entry facilitating the movement of goods worth billions of dollars each year. If the T-MEC were to be abandoned, the resulting tariffs and trade disruptions could have a devastating impact on local businesses, particularly those in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Furthermore, the city's proximity to the border means that it is home to many companies that take advantage of the agreement's provisions to source components and materials from Mexico and Canada, making the potential disruption to supply chains a major concern. As negotiations continue, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how any changes to the agreement may affect their livelihoods and the local economy. The city's business leaders will need to be prepared to adapt to any new trade landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
Hace seis años, el presidente Donald Trump celebró su Tratado entre México, EE.UU. y Canadá, o T-MEC, como el “acuerdo comercial más justo, más equilibrado y más beneficioso que hayamos firmado jamás”.
Ahora, mientras el pacto se somete a revisión, Trump dice que e...
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