The fourth round of trade talks between Mexico and the United States will not take place next week and could instead be held in October, Luis Rosendo Gutierrez, Mexico’s deputy economy minister for foreign trade, said on Wednesday. The delay reflects scheduling conflicts, including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and the upcoming G20 summit. Formal negotiations are paused, but technical coordination with the USTR (U.S. trade representative) continues daily. The discussions seek an interim bilateral agreement that could provide Mexico relief from some U.S. tariffs while addressing U.S. demands on automotive content and Chinese investment. Gutierrez said Mexico’s priority is reducing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles. The agenda has grown from 54 issues to nearly 90, which he described as a natural development as negotiations address complex matters such as digital platform regulation.