Mexico hails unspecified ‘important’ deals with US in talks on migration, trade

Mexico said on Wednesday it had struck unspecified “important” deals with the United States after talks that U.S. officials sought to focus on curbing record-high migration, a key issue in next year’s U.S. elections.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken led the closed-door negotiations for the U.S. side, and Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena told reporters she had pushed U.S. officials to ease any remaining curbs on cross-border trade.
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is seeking the help of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to reduce a record high number of migrants wanting to enter the world’s wealthiest economy from Mexico, a key issue with voters ahead of Biden’s expected re-election bid next year.
In a post on social media, Lopez Obrador hailed what he described as “important agreements” following the talks with U.S. officials, but without giving any details on the deals.
Lopez Obrador said he had requested the meeting to discuss cooperation on migration, the economy and security.