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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Thursday that ongoing dialogue and cooperation with the United States have resulted in Mexico being excluded from the new tariffs unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump. This development was reported by Yahoo Finance. During a press conference, President Sheinbaum expressed that this exclusion is beneficial for Mexico, as it maintains favorable trade conditions.

Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard hailed the exclusion as a “great achievement,” emphasizing that Mexico has secured preferential tariff treatment for goods related to the USMCA treaty. Ebrard, speaking at the president’s daily morning press conference, highlighted that Mexico’s objective over the next 40 days is to negotiate the best possible trade conditions.

According to data from the IndexBox platform, Mexico’s trade relations with the United States are crucial, as the U.S. remains one of Mexico’s largest trading partners. The exclusion from the tariffs is expected to bolster Mexico’s economic stability and enhance its export capabilities, particularly in sectors covered by the USMCA agreement.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

US inflation continues to pose challenges for Federal Reserve officials as they navigate the economic landscape shaped by the Trump administration’s tariff policies. According to Bloomberg, the personal consumption expenditures price index, excluding food and energy, likely rose by 0.3% in February, marking a consistent increase for the second month. This core gauge is estimated to have accelerated to a 2.7% annual pace, reflecting persistent inflationary pressures.

The government’s forthcoming report is anticipated to reveal a strengthening in consumer spending following a sluggish start to 2025, while income growth is expected to moderate after a significant rise in the previous month. Consumer outlays, unadjusted for price changes, are projected to have increased by 0.5%, recovering from the most substantial weather-induced decline in nearly four years. Personal income is forecasted to rise by 0.4%.

Bloomberg Economics analysts highlight that the monthly core PCE inflation likely rose to 0.35% in February, doubling the pace consistent with the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Price increases across various sectors, including goods, healthcare, and financial services, have more than offset declines in other areas. This firm inflation and solid spending justify the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at the recent FOMC meeting and revise inflation forecasts upwards.

As President Donald Trump prepares for the April 2 announcement on reciprocal tariffs, dubbed “Liberation Day in America,” uncertainty about the impact of these duties continues to influence the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for policymakers to assess the administration’s policies’ economic implications before making further rate adjustments.

In the coming week, Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic are scheduled to speak, providing further insights into the central bank’s outlook. Additionally, February durable goods orders and merchandise trade reports will offer valuable data to shape first-quarter GDP estimates, despite potential distortions from a surge in gold imports.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Mexico Celebrates Exclusion from New U.S. Tariffs

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