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Mexico’s half-year trade deficit with China hits a record US $57...
The imbalance has existed for more than two decades, but with Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard warning "Enough is enough," Mexico is starting to take action.
Baja California Sur tourism industry demands action on insecurity
A spike in crime in central Baja California Sur threatens to scare visitors away from the state's tourism destinations, La Paz hoteliers say.
In a possible telecom sector shake-up, AT&T may be leaving Mexico
The U.S.-based multinational has been competing unsuccessfully with Carlos Slim's Telcel in Mexico since it bought Iusacell in 2014.
Industrial activity in Mexico falls for fourth consecutive month
In annual terms, industrial activity declined 0.8% in June after declining 0.3% in May, 0.7% in April and 1.4% in March.
Trump’s chip tariff poses mixed fortunes for Mexico’s growing semiconductor industry
The United States was the main destination of Mexican semiconductor exports in 2024, contributing US $466 million or 75% of Mexico’s chip exports.
Central bank slows rate cuts, but still brings interest rate to a 3-year low
The rate cut was half the size of the four previous cuts as the bank's governors seek a balance between lowering inflation and boosting the economy.
Mexico’s market share of US auto imports keeps growing despite tariffs and trade uncertainty
New data shows how Mexico has solidified its position as the United States' top source for vehicles and auto parts.
Drug manufacturers announce investments of over 12B pesos in Mexico
The announcements follow the administration's goal of boosting domestic production of a wide range of products, part of the Plan México initiative.
Walmart executives back Plan México after meeting with Sheinbaum
The giant global retailer had previously announced plans to invest US $6 billion to open nine new stores and two additional distribution centers in central Mexico.
Mexico’s exports to the US increased 6.3% in the first half of 2025
During the same period, U.S. exports to Mexico increased by only 1.1%, meaning Mexico's trade surplus with the U.S. grew larger.
Inside Pemex’s plan to reach fiscal solvency by 2027
"What we have is a comprehensive vision," said the president, who asserted that by 2027, Pemex won't require any financial support from the federal Finance Ministry.
Southern Copper in talks with government to unlock US $10B+ in stalled mining investment
The Grupo México subsidiary's projects for Zacatecas, Michoacán, Baja California and Sonora are on hold pending environmental and operational approval.
After another round of successful negotiations, what is Mexico doing to achieve permanent tariff relief?
According to the deputy minister of industry and commerce, Mexico is working to identify more U.S. product source markets for companies established in Mexico and encourage firms to “buy American."
Cox Energy buys departing Iberdrola’s Mexican assets for US $4.2 billion
The sale marks the final chapter of Iberdrola's departure from the Mexican market, and a step forward in Cox's further investment in Mexican energy and water.
Mexican peso loses ground following a weak US jobs report
Despite a tough week, the peso remains in a significantly better position than where it was at the beginning of 2025.
Nissan announces plans to close its historic Cuernavaca plant, moving production to Aguascalientes
The state of Morelo plant, which began operations in 1966, was not only Nissan's first production facility in Mexico but also the brand's first outside Japan.
