Amparo Law / Trump’s New Truck Tariff

Amparo Law Reform. President Claudia Sheinbaum asked members of the Chamber of Deputies to help resolve disputes related to a transitional article in the reform to the Amparo Law. She explained that, under the current draft, “citizens can still file an amparo, but there would be no suspension once the Supreme Court makes a decision.”

“It will be up to the Chamber of Deputies to decide whether to modify the transitional article, which would then have to return to the Senate,” she said. “In criminal cases, for example, the Amparo Law helps speed up proceedings,  the same applies in civil or commercial cases. The amparo protects citizens against any act of authority. That constitutional right remains fully guaranteed. If someone files an amparo and the authority believes it is unjust, the case goes to a second instance, and the person can appeal again. What the new provision says is that you can still file an amparo, but there will be no suspension after the Court’s ruling. The transitional article was not clearly written,” Sheinbaum explained.

Trump’s Truck Tariff Applies Worldwide. Sheinbaum clarified that the truck tariff announced by US President Donald Trump applies globally, not exclusively to Mexico. However, she said her government will seek an agreement before Nov. 1, when the measure is scheduled to take effect.

“It affects Mexico more than others, and I have already scheduled calls with government officials and company CEOs to let them know we will do everything possible to counter the tariffs. We still face a 25% tariff on some goods outside the trade agreement, which from our perspective is more of a trade issue than a security one.”

Ebrard to Meet with Japanese Representatives. Sheinbaum also announced that Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard is traveling to Japan to strengthen international relations and meet with government and business representatives.

“Mexico already has a Pacific trade agreement with Japan, so this visit builds on that framework,” Sheinbaum said. “The minister’s trip is not only to meet with Japan, but also to engage with representatives from the United States and other countries.”