Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen had her first call with Mexican Finance Secretary Rogelio Ramírez de la O. Secretary Yellen congratulated Ramírez de la O on his appointment and expressed a strong desire to maintain a close relationship. Secretary Yellen reaffirmed Treasury’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Mexico on illicit finance. She welcomed Mexico’s support for critical G20 initiatives, including a global minimum tax, and encouraged economic policy commitments that will combat climate change while accomplishing inclusive growth.
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