The Trump administration has enacted new flight restrictions from Mexico, citing unfair advantages given to Mexican airlines by the government. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that Mexico's forcing of airlines to shift operations from the main Benito Juarez International Airport to the Felipe Angeles International Airport violates a trade agreement. All Mexican airlines must now seek government approval for flight schedules. The situation complicates potential broader trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico.
"Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg deliberately allowed Mexico to break our bilateral aviation agreement. That ends today. Let these actions serve as a warning to any country who thinks it can take advantage of the U.S., our carriers, and our market. America First means fighting for the fundamental principle of fairness."
All Mexican passenger, cargo and charter airlines will now be required to submit their schedules to the Transportation Department and seek government approval of their flights until Duffy is satisfied with the way Mexico is treating U.S. airlines.
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