Mexican deputy foreign minister for North America Seade

  • says close to a deal with the US on lifting Trump's 232 steel tariffs
  • says deal taking shape does not foresee quotas on US - Mexico steel trade
  • says would like Canada to reach deal alongside Mexico, but closing deal without Canada is an option
  • Mexican tomato farmers are facing unacceptable demands in tomato dispute, we want the United States to change its position
  • Says now is not the right moment for Mexico to target new US products in retaliation for Trump steel tariffs
  • Still believes US congress could ratify USNCA trade deal before summer recess

Optimistic chap isn't he? And happy to throw Canada under the bus :-D