MEXICO CITY, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Mexico plans to seek the arbitration of a panel of experts to resolve differences with the United States over the interpretation of rules of origin in the automotive industry, three people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

By resorting to the panel, Mexico aims to clear up a dispute with the United States over how to apply automotive sector content requirements under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which underpins trade in North America.

Mexico's Economy Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter. (Reporting by Sharay Angulo and Dave Graham, writing by Cassandra Garrison; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)