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Sheinbaum: Toyota's move to US not due to T-MEC review; seeks better worker conditions
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Sheinbaum: Toyota's move to US not due to T-MEC review; seeks better worker conditions

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Toyota's decision to move a plant from Tijuana to Texas is not due to T-MEC trade deal reviews.
  • Toyota is relocating part of its Tacoma production as part of a global operational restructuring, with the process expected to conclude by 2030.
  • The company will maintain its Guanajuato plant, employing 2,800 people, and Mexico anticipates a new automotive investment exceeding $500 million.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed claims that Toyota's decision to transfer a plant from Tijuana to Texas is a consequence of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC) reviews. She stated that the move is part of Toyota's global operational restructuring.

During a press conference, Sheinbaum explained that Toyota informed the Mexican government about the gradual transfer of Tacoma production to the United States, a process slated to finish by 2030. She emphasized that the federal government is engaged in discussions with the Japanese company to ensure better conditions for its workers in Mexico.

Contrary to former U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that tariffs were the cause, Sheinbaum clarified that Toyota cited its global review as the reason. The company will continue operations at its Guanajuato plant, which directly employs 2,800 individuals and indirectly supports thousands more. Furthermore, Mexico's Economy Secretariat announced that another automotive company is set to invest over $500 million, with details to be revealed soon.

Toyota se traslada de México a Estados Unidos (¡a Texas!). Es algo de gran importancia. ¡Los aranceles están surtiendo efecto!

— Donald TrumpCommenting on Toyota's move on his Truth Social platform.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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