STATE DEPT FREEZES NEW TRUCKER VISAS; MEXICO SAYS ITS DRIVERS AREN’T HIT

Mexico’s foreign minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente says the U.S. pause on issuing new worker visas for commercial truck drivers won’t affect Mexican nationals. The pause, framed as a safety and labor measure, follows a fatal crash and an English‑proficiency crackdown involving FMCSA and DOT. Industry groups warn of tighter freight capacity and potential supply‑chain strain. The statement underscores immediate diplomatic coordination as the U.S. escalates enforcement tied to CDL and language standards.