US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Meet With Sheinbaum, Ebrard in Mexico City

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks during a meeting with Mexican officials

Mexico City — US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will visit Mexico City for a working meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum and Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard to discuss key issues on the bilateral economic and trade agenda, Ebrard confirmed.

In a post on social media, Ebrard announced the official’s upcoming visit and said he would keep the public informed of any progress and agreements resulting from the talks.

Prior talks

The meeting follows a conversation between Lutnick and Ebrard on September 2 during a Group of 20 (G-20) ministerial meeting in North Carolina. That day, Sheinbaum confirmed that Ebrard was in the United States seeking agreements on tariffs for automobiles and steel.

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Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx