U.S. and Mexico to strengthen security and trade ties in June 12 summit

The U.S. and Mexico will hold a high-level meeting in Mexico City on June 12. The event follows a shared commitment by U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to deliver tangible benefits for their citizens. Both nations aim to strengthen coordination under principles of mutual respect and cooperation. The meeting will bring together U.S. and Mexican security teams to address key issues. Discussions will focus on border security, transnational organised crime, and illicit finance. A separate working group will also convene to examine law enforcement collaboration.

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson has emphasised the need to deepen security cooperation. He plans closer coordination with Mexican counterparts ahead of the June 12 gathering. Mexican Foreign Secretary Roberto Velasco confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. on security, migration, and the USMCA trade agreement.

Both countries will review the USMCA and maintain open communication to track progress. The meeting also builds on recent successes, including a 76% decline in fentanyl seizures along the shared border since Sheinbaum took office. An in-person meeting between Velasco and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also expected soon. The June 12 meeting marks a step toward closer U.S.-Mexico collaboration on security and trade. Officials from both sides will use the event to assess current efforts and plan further action. The decline in fentanyl seizures highlights early progress in joint initiatives.