Mexico and EU finalize trade deal to reduce dependence on US tariffs

Mexico and the European Union signed a long-stalled free trade agreement on Friday, according to France 24, as both parties seek to decrease economic dependence on the United States amid Trump administration tariffs. The agreement represents a significant shift in Mexico's trade strategy, traditionally centered on North American commerce through USMCA. The deal allows both Mexico and the EU to diversify their trading partners and partially insulate themselves from U.S. protectionist policies. The signing follows years of negotiation and reflects growing strategic realignment in global trade relationships.