Business · Companies · 21 hrs ago
AmCham says clear trade rules are needed for new investment in Mexico
Óscar del Cueto, head of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, says US companies are ready to invest in Mexico.
He says businesses need clear trade rules and legal certainty before committing new money.
AmCham remains in contact with Mexican officials and US negotiators, though business input no longer follows the old “fourth-of-the-room” format.
The talks include concerns about tariffs affecting sectors such as steel, aluminum and automotive.
Del Cueto says a predictable trade framework could support new plants, jobs and production capacity in Mexico.
The three countries have recognized that the North American trade agreement will continue for another 10 years, while some issues may be handled bilaterally by Mexico and the United States.
AmCham is seeking a joint announcement to give businesses certainty as trade discussions continue.
AmCham Mexico President Óscar del Cueto said US companies are ready to invest more in Mexico but need clear trade rules and legal certainty.
He said the chamber remains in contact with Mexican authorities and US negotiators despite no longer operating through the traditional “ cuarto de junto” model.
AmCham has met with the US Trade Representative’s Office and the State Department in Washington, and with US trade representative Jamieson Greer during his visits to Mexico.
Del Cueto said predictable rules and protected investments could bring new investment to Mexico.
He called for an understanding on trade to resolve uncertainty over tariffs and said private investment in energy and infrastructure should expand.
- Who
- Óscar del Cueto, president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, and US companies operating in Mexico.
- What
- AmCham says clear trade rules and legal certainty are needed for companies to commit new investment in Mexico.
- When
- The article was published on November 7, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico and the United States.
- Why
- Companies need predictable rules and confidence that investments will be protected before committing new resources.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
AmCham continued communicating with Mexican authorities and US negotiators, although it stopped using the traditional “cuarto de junto” model.
The chamber met with the US Trade Representative’s Office and the State Department.
AmCham met with the US trade representative.
Del Cueto said AmCham was awaiting a joint announcement to provide certainty for business decisions.
- AmCham president
- Óscar del Cueto
- Companies represented
- US companies with a presence in Mexico
- Trade discussions
- Steel, aluminum and automotive sectors were among those affected by tariffs
- Washington meetings
- US Trade Representative’s Office and State Department
- Regional trade framework
- The three countries recognized its continuation for another 10 years
What people are saying
If we have clear rules, if we have investments that are protected, if the rules of the game are transparent and clear, that will bring investment.
We have been in Mexico talking with Mexican authorities, we have been in the United States. We have had these meetings with the main actors in this negotiation.