Stanton, Colleagues Launch Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico Congressional Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — With the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review deadline fast approaching in 2026, Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers launched the U.S.-Mexico Congressional Caucus. The caucus will serve as a dedicated forum for strengthening the bilateral relationship and facilitating dialogue on trade, security, and cultural cooperation at a pivotal moment for North American economic policy. "This is a critical moment in U.S.-Mexico relations. Our two nations have so much to gain by drawing closer together — especially with the USMCA review on the horizon. I look forward to working with my colleagues in this caucus to strengthen our partnership with our Mexican counterparts on trade, security, and the deep people-to-people ties that bind our communities together," said Rep. Stanton. The USMCA review—which will determine the future terms of trade governing a $900 billion annual relationship—requires active congressional engagement to ensure American workers, farmers, and businesses are positioned to benefit. The caucus will work directly with Mexican counterparts to lay the groundwork for a successful review and long-term partnership on trade, manufacturing and security issues. Stanton brings deep experience on U.S.-Mexico relations to the effort. A member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, he met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City in 2024 to discuss economic and security cooperation. As Mayor of Phoenix, he led 18 trade missions to Mexico and Canada, helped open a ProMéxico trade office in Phoenix, and signed a bilateral agreement with Mexico City to promote trade and student exchanges. “This is about creating opportunity, prosperity and economic security for communities across the United States. So many of the sectors that drive our economy, from agriculture to finance, innovation and trade depend on a successful relationship with Mexico. America’s strength and competitiveness in the world are deeply connected to the success of this partnership,” said Sergio Gonzales, Founding President & CEO of the American Mexican Leadership Council. “The launch of this bipartisan caucus sends a strong message: the U.S.-Mexico relationship transcends politics. It is about maintaining economic strength, striving towards shared security, and the millions of people whose lives are shaped by this partnership,” said Ambassador Nathalie Rayes, founder and co-chair of the American Mexican Leadership Council. Inaugural members of the U.S.-Mexico Caucus include: Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33) Rep. María Salazar (R-FL-27) Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28)