Criticism of Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard comes from political actors, opposition legislators, and economic analysts who blame his administration and the official economic model for current problems, such as inflation, investment uncertainty, and tariff tensions with the United States.
The main criticisms leveled against him by various sectors include:
Tariff management and the USMCA review: Ebrard has acknowledged that the negotiations and reviews of the treaty will not be concluded quickly.
Critics accuse him of failing to eliminate US tariffs and of anticipating a prolonged review process, which keeps markets in a state of operational uncertainty.
Impact on the macroeconomic environment: Analysts and opposition parties directly link the slowdown in investment and inflation to the handling of trade policies.
He is accused of failing to adequately protect strategic sectors (such as automotive and steel) from US protectionism and tariff policies.
Official Perspective and Response: Ebrard has defended his position, arguing that the current trade negotiations are complex and based on a system of tariffs and rules of origin very different from traditional free trade.
He has repeatedly warned that abandoning the treaty or taking a confrontational stance would mean a worse inflationary scenario for the country.
You can follow the progress of the negotiations and the official position of his department on the Ministry of Economy’s website.
Despite the questions raised, the Minister of Economy has emphasized that the current strategy seeks to maintain tariff-free trade in most transactions and take advantage of nearshoring in industries such as technology and healthcare.
To learn more about the trade impacts and ongoing assessments, you can consult the analyses and positions documented in media outlets such as El Financiero and EL PAÍS.
Source: El Financiero
