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USMCA talks begin as tariffs threaten higher costs

A senior U.S. trade official is traveling to Mexico for talks tied to the USMCA, with tariffs expected to dominate discussions as consumers grapple with higher costs.

Published May 27, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A top U.S. trade official heads to Mexico on Thursday for talks that are expected to keep tariffs at the center of North American trade policy. The discussions come as American consumers face an average $700 increase in costs tied to tariff-related trade tensions.