to talk about Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo EbrardoHad a meeting with the traders of the Southeast region on Wednesday afternoon.
during the meeting organized by National Chamber of Change Industry at Saltillo and the Desert Museum, They talked about a variety of topics and, at the end of the meeting, offered a press conference in which they talked about the electric car industry, the relationship between Mexico and the United States, the manufacturing of semiconductors, and more.
“We are going to review what progress has been made from last year to this year, we are already working with meetings for a year, quarterly or quarterly, Mexico does not produce semiconductors, it is strategic that We do that and we aim to start manufacturing semiconductors in Mexico in 2023.”
He highlighted that First semiconductor manufacturing plant to be set up in ChiapasoWhile others have details to make up, which will be announced as the company decides on the points where they will be located.
He noted that with the change from vehicles that use gasoline to electric cars, there are different needs and opportunities, as is the case with General Motors plant in Ramos Arizpewhere Adjustments are being worked on for production of the Blazer electric vanWhich he said would be exported to more than 45 countries.
“There is a huge wave of investment coming, so we have to work with the state governments, all the officials have to work together to come on time, because we have no time to lose.”
Arms smuggling, a problem in the US and Mexico
Federal official touched upon the problem of arms smuggling who exists between United States and MexicoGiven that an important statement was made in the recent past President Joe Biden acknowledged on the issue that it is a problem that affects both sides And cooperation is needed to reduce it.
“President Biden yesterday, for the first time in history, from what I remember, refers to the co-responsibility of the United States to stop arms smuggling into Mexico, and also points out that the availability of weapons is a factor in violence in the United States and Mexico. causes.”
He explained that in addition to these statements The ease of obtaining weapons in the United States has been recognized,
Visited the General Motors Plant
As part of his activities in the southeastern region of Coahuila, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs visited the General Motors plant in Ramos Arizpe, from where he shared photos with company employees and highlighted the industry’s arrival.
“With Plant Workers” General Motors of Mexico in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila. A young workforce and more than prepared in the north of the country. Mexico’s Electro Mobility is already moving with its people, for a more sustainable and secure future for our families,” he wrote on his Facebook account.
He even found time to be a chef!
Upon arrival in the city, The chancellor went to a restaurant in Saltillo, Where the time was given to prepare the northern crush using the apron of the establishment before the eyes of the workers and some comrades.
