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Trade relations between the EU and Mexico are currently governed by the trade pillar of a 2000 agreement called the EU-Mexico Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement (also referred to as the 'Global Agreement').
On 17 January 2025, the EU concluded negotiations on a modernised Global Agreement with Mexico.
On 3 September 2025, the Commission adopted proposals for Council decisions on the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mexico modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and of the interim Trade Agreement (iTA). Once ratified, the EU's modernised Global Agreement with Mexico will replace the agreement currently in force.
- Commission adopts proposals for Council Decisions on signature and conclusion of the EU-Mexico modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and of the interim Trade Agreement (iTA) - Press release, 3 September 2025
- Questions and answers on the EU's Global Agreement with Mexico - January 2025
- The EU's Global Agreement with Mexico - In brief
Mexico is a strategic partner of the EU and the second-largest trading partner in Latin America. The EU is Mexico’s third-biggest trading partner and second-largest export market.
The new deal:
- Increases EU agri-food exports by removing high tariffs, benefitting European farmers;
- Makes it easier for EU companies to bid for government contracts, invest and provide services in a variety of sectors in Mexico;
- Provides extra benefits for small businesses through simplified standards and procedures;
- Strengthens the protection of climate and labour rights through enhanced cooperation and enforceable commitments, and;
- Allows more secure supply of materials critical for the green and digital transitions.
About the agreement
Negotiation round reports and textual proposals
Find out more about the EU-Mexico Modernised agreement
Read the different chapters of the agreement
The EU-Mexico deal explained in plain English.
EU-Mexico trade in your town
See detailed data on companies exporting from each European town to Mexico.
The Austrian Coffeeshop Company has over 300 franchises worldwide. The company’s international expansion was also possible thanks to the EU’s trade agreements with countries such as Mexico, Morocco, and Egypt, which reduced much of the administrative work needed to enter those markets.
Latest news
The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA).
Political negotiations have concluded to modernise the EU's Global Agreement with Mexico, following political engagement between Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard.
This year, the EU and Mexico celebrate the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of their Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement, known as the Global Agreement.