This article analyzes the framing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in Mexican opinion pieces published in two major Mexican newspapers, *El Universal* and *Reforma*, during the first four months of Donald Trump's presidency. The study uses framing and rhetorical criticism as methodological bases to explore how the Mexican press reflected concerns and perspectives regarding the implications of renegotiating NAFTA for Mexico. The analysis identifies "mechanisms of reasoning" in opinion pieces, categorizing them into temporal horizons: past (repercussions since NAFTA's implementation), present (proposals for the direction of negotiations), and future (possible consequences). The findings reveal diverse perspectives on NAFTA's impact, with *El Universal* offering more negative interpretations and *Reforma* more positive ones. Both newspapers agree on the need for prudence in negotiations and view the renegotiation as an opportunity for Mexico to strengthen its economy and reduce dependence on the United States. The article concludes that the Mexican press reflected a range of views on NAFTA's past, present, and future, highlighting internal factors and their impact on both Mexico and the United States.This article analyzes the framing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in Mexican opinion pieces published in two major Mexican newspapers, *El Universal* and *Reforma*, during the first four months of Donald Trump's presidency. The study uses framing and rhetorical criticism as methodological bases to explore how the Mexican press reflected concerns and perspectives regarding the implications of renegotiating NAFTA for Mexico. The analysis identifies "mechanisms of reasoning" in opinion pieces, categorizing them into temporal horizons: past (repercussions since NAFTA's implementation), present (proposals for the direction of negotiations), and future (possible consequences). The findings reveal diverse perspectives on NAFTA's impact, with *El Universal* offering more negative interpretations and *Reforma* more positive ones. Both newspapers agree on the need for prudence in negotiations and view the renegotiation as an opportunity for Mexico to strengthen its economy and reduce dependence on the United States. The article concludes that the Mexican press reflected a range of views on NAFTA's past, present, and future, highlighting internal factors and their impact on both Mexico and the United States.