In 2025, Sinaloa is set to see a significant boost in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with four major industrial projects projected to bring in over 30,000 million pesos. The Economic Reactivation Plan, presented by the executive to the Chamber of Deputies, aims to drive Sinaloa’s development by attracting private investment from both national and international […]
Mexico Tariff Impositions Leave US Apparel Importers Scrambling
The Mexican government’s recent decision to impose tariffs on textiles and finished apparel products has left many US retailers rethinking their sourcing and fulfillment strategies. According to Ryan Martin, president of distribution and fulfillment at ITS Logistics, “No one knows what to do. That’s the key piece. Everyone is exploring their options right now.” The […]
Strategic Connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico: Veracruz and Yucatán Collaborate
Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García recently met with Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena to discuss development strategies and port connectivity between the two states. The meetings, held in Veracruz, focused on leveraging the state’s position as Mexico’s primary port and most significant fiscal precinct. Governor Díaz Mena attended sessions with the Association of Customs Agents […]
Mexico must decide whether it is with China or the US, warns Ontario Premier
In a context of trade tensions between North American countries due to Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on his trading partners, Doug Ford, head of government of the Canadian province of Ontario, said that the relationship between Mexico and China is negatively affecting jobs in the North American region. For this reason, Ford said […]
European countries are betting on Mexico; foreign investments are on the rise
Among these, the Netherlands leads the increase with an investment of 1.91 billion dollars until the third quarter of 2024, which represents a growth of 238% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Ministry of Economy. Belgium also increased its participation, reporting an investment of 1.528 billion dollars, an increase […]
Trump’s Trade War: Mexico as a Trojan Horse for Chinese Mercantilism
The growing presence of Chinese companies in Mexico is raising alarms in Washington and threatening to reshape North American trade. In 2018, US President Donald Trump initiated a trade war with China. Mexico benefited as companies sought to avoid tariffs by diversifying production away from China, thanks to its affordable labor, decent infrastructure, and crucially, […]
AmCham Predicts Growth in Mexican Exports to the US
Ernesto Sánchez Proal, president of the Guadalajara chapter of the American Chamber (AmCham) Mexico, believes that the presidency of Donald Trump will positively impact Mexico’s exports and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). He asserts that tariffs on Chinese products will create opportunities for Mexican companies to become suppliers to the United States. Expectations from American Companies […]
An estimated 2 million Mexicans are at risk of deportation in the US
The Executive Coordinator of the Hispanic Mission, Jesús Hernández Peña, warned that some two million Mexicans are at risk of being deported due to the threat of Republican Donald Trump. Those two million, according to Hernández Peña, are those who maintain an irregular stay in the neighboring country to the north. Hernández Peña pointed out […]
Mexico Closes Loophole on Chinese Goods: Tariff Hike Hits E-Commerce Industry
In a move aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree that effectively closes the “border-skipping” loophole used by many U.S. e-commerce companies to avoid tariffs on Chinese goods. This strategy, which allowed for duty-free entry of shipments valued at $800 or less under Section 321, was exploited by numerous […]
Mexican and Canadian business leaders to meet in January to strengthen trade ties in Trump era
A delegation of CEOs from Canadian companies will visit Mexico on January 15 to meet with Mexican businessmen with the aim of strengthening trade relations, promoting continental economic security and fostering economic integration in North America to consolidate a more prosperous and competitive region. During this visit, the top Canadian executives will hold strategic meetings […]