MND_NEARSHORING IN MEXICO
Occupation of industrial warehouses in Mexico slows down
After four record-breaking years, protectionism and the possibility of a U.S. recession is hitting both foreign and Mexican companies.
Sheinbaum signs ‘nearshoring decree’ to attract foreign investment
The new package of fiscal incentives will be available for companies investing in Mexico or spending on training and innovation.
KPMG: 6 in 10 Mexican firms expect to make new investments...
Of the Mexican executives expecting to make new investments in 2025, only 34% ranked nearshoring opportunities as a priority for their company.
Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila
Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector.
Stellantis prepares new investments in Mexico in 2025
Stellantis' investment will boost production at its Coahuila facility to nearly 1 million vehicle engines, the company said.
Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
MND Deep Dive: Querétaro’s data center boom
Our subscriber-exclusive podcast looks at the new data firms setting up facilities in central Mexico.
John Deere confirms US $55M investment in Mexico plant despite Trump’s threats
Local media reports that the new plant will be located in the northern state of Nuevo León.
Analysis: Chinese cars pour in to Mexico, rattling the USMCA
Did Mexico help China meddle with the USMCA? Auto industry expert Michael Dunne weighs in.
Mexico attracts US $64.7B in private investment through Q3 2024
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbed to $35.7 billion in September, coming within striking distance of the 2023 record of $36 billion.
MND Perspectives: Will Mexico benefit from nearshoring?
Our subscriber-only podcast asks: Will unprecedented foreign investment bring prosperity for Mexicans, or will it simply siphon wealth from the country elsewhere?
Ebrard seeks meeting with Elon Musk to discuss future of Tesla ‘gigafactory’ in Mexico
Musk put the factory on pause in July, in response to tariffs threatened by then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.
BYD CEO: US election results do not change investment plans in Mexico
Jorge Vallejo, BYD’s general director in Mexico, said that the firm had narrowed the list of potential plant locations to three candidate states.
