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READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Call with Mexican Finance Minister Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with Mexican Finance Minister Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez. Secretary Yellen expressed her desire to continue the tradition of close U.S.-Mexico coordination on economic and security issues. She also outlined her priorities, including responding effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting a robust economic recovery, fighting inequality, and forcefully addressing the threat of climate change. The Secretary noted that Mexico can be a strong partner in accomplishing these priorities, and looked forward to further engagement on shared interests, including combatting illicit finance, and facilitating economic development in Central America.