# U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal Falls Apart

> U.S. trade deal with Mexico collapses as Commerce Secretary opposes tariff cuts.
- Title: U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal Falls Apart · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: U.S. trade deal with Mexico collapses as Commerce Secretary opposes tariff cuts. U.S. and Mexico's trade talks stalled after Commerce Secretary Howard…
- Keywords: u.s., mexico, trade deal, commerce secretary, tariffs, automobiles, steel, aluminum, lutnick, reuters, wall street journal, tariff reductions
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2288764/u-s-mexico-trade-deal-falls-apart
- Author: Amber DaSilva
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:33:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: u.s., mexico, trade deal, commerce secretary, tariffs, automobiles, steel, aluminum, lutnick, reuters, wall street journal, tariff reductions
## Trade Talks Break Down
U.S. and Mexico trade talks stalled after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick rejected tariff reductions on cars and metals.

> Progress toward a US-Mexico tariff deal has stalled after opposition from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
## Salespeople Leaving Dealerships
Canadian auto dealership sales consultants face 54% annual turnover rate as dealerships restructure workforce.

> Turnover at Canadian auto dealerships rose sharply in 2025, led by sales consultants whose annualized turnover rate jumped 21 percentage points to 54 per cent
## U.S. Oil from Shadow Fleet
U.S. considers easing restrictions on oil from shadow fleet tankers amid Middle East tensions.

> Brent crude was little changed on Thursday as investors weighed possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world's "shadow fleet" of tankers
## Toyota Doubles Down on Canada
Toyota maintains Ontario production despite U.S. tariffs as 85% of vehicles target U.S. market.

> The updated, hybrid-only Lexus NX is one of three models made at Toyota's 38-year, old factory complex in cambridge, ontario
## Tariff Disagreements
Lutnick opposes 25% tariff on Mexican automobiles and 50% levies on steel and aluminum.

> Lutnick has opposed significant reductions in the 25% tariff on Mexican automobiles and the 50% levies on steel and aluminum
## Dealership Turnover Crisis
Canadian auto dealerships see 36% annual turnover rate as sales consultants leave industry.

> Overall annualized turnover across dealership positions climbed five points to 36 per cent in 2025
## Shadow Fleet Oil Talks
U.S. may allow oil from sanctioned vessels after Trump temporarily lifted Russian diesel sanctions.

> The new talks centre on washington potentially allowing "legal oil" to flow on previously sanctioned vessels
## Toyota's Canadian Production
Toyota plans to produce hybrid Lexus NX in Ontario starting December despite U.S. tariffs.

> Toyota Motor Corp.'s latest compact crossover will roll out of a plant in ontario starting in december
## U.S. Tariff Impact
U.S. tariffs force automakers to reconsider global production plans and shift manufacturing.

> U.s. tariffs have automakers reconsidering their global product plans
## Key takeaway

U.S. and Mexico's trade talks stalled after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick rejected tariff reductions on cars and metals.