Mexico plans to propose the revival of a joint committee of steel companies and government officials from both countries to improve communication and manage trade frictions with the United States. The initiative, reported today by Bloomberg, comes as Mexico seeks relief from the US’s broadened 50% tariffs that now cover hundreds of steel and aluminum derivative products. Officials view a formal channel as a way to address supply chain bottlenecks, clarify product coverage, and prevent misclassification or circumvention allegations. The proposal is expected to be floated alongside wider discussions on trade and security ties. Mexican industry has warned that the expanded US measures are affecting cross-border supply chains for fabricated steel goods and components used in sectors such as autos, rail, and machinery. A committee could facilitate technical talks on product definitions and data sharing, while offering a venue to flag exceptions where domestic US supply is insufficient. Any accord would operate within existing trade rules, and changes to tariff coverage would still require US administrative actions. The outreach underscores Mexico’s effort to protect industrial exports while maintaining cooperation with its largest trading partner.