US President Donald Trump said Mexico has nothing the US needs except 'spicy tamales and tomatoes'. ^[1] Instead of automatic extension, the US implemented a scheme of annual reviews for the T-MEC agreement until 2036. ^[2] On July 1, 2026, Washington rejected the automatic 16-year extension of the T-MEC trade agreement. ^[3] Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she expects to reach an 'understanding' with the US on security and trade, acknowledging the relationship has had difficulties. ^[4] US President Donald Trump said he will not end trade with Mexico because he gets along well with and respects Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. ^[5] The analysis concludes that the diagnosis of Mexico entering a zone of permanent uncertainty remains correct. ^[6] The prevailing reading at the time was that Mexico had entered a zone of permanent uncertainty. ^[7]