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New US tariff threatens Mexico’s automotive industry starting Oct. 1

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It was still unclear Friday whether some Mexican products would be eligible for an exemption under the USMCA free trade agreement.
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China launches trade investigation into Mexico’s planned tariff hike

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In pushing back against Mexico's planned tariff hike, China has accused Mexico of bowing to Trump — but President Sheinbaum says that's not true.
Factory in Nuevo León

Chinese manufacturer Intretech opens US $60M Nuevo León plant

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The Chinese company chose Mexico for its first plant in the Western Hemisphere, its operations previously having been limited to China, Malaysia and Hungary.
China-MX trade

Mexico captured 24% of US import market that China lost between 2018-2024

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From 2018-2024, the United States' tariff rate was 6.6 percentage points higher on imports from China, allowing Mexico to overtake the East Asian powerhouse as its top exporter.
Diehl Aviation building

Diehl Aviation inaugurates new US $50M plant in Querétaro

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Diehl's arrival not only adds to the 250-plus German companies doing business in the state, but also further enhances Querétaro's status as an aeronautics hub.
China-Mexico trade

China tariffs could backfire on Mexican industry, chamber warns

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The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce and Technology is warning that if tariffs are raised on China, the country will suffer inflationary and manufacturing cost pressures.
presdent sheinbaum in Sept 2025

Sheinbaum on the defense after China charges Mexico with enacting tariffs under US coercion

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While rejecting any "appeasement ... toward unilateral bullying” (a clear reference to Trump), the president indicated a willingness to negotiate.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

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Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
A wall of import/export shipping containers

Good news for Trump: Mexico is planning to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

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Mexico's 2026 budget proposal includes increased tariffs on China, a move the Trump administration has been pushing since early this year.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

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The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
A tomato packaging plant

Foreign investment is setting records in a tough economy. How did Mexico pull it...

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New investment skyrocketed in the first half of the year as foreign funds continue to flow into Mexico.
fault in a highway

These are the 10 Mexican highways slated for upgrades worth US $6B

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The five-year project will improve some 2,220 kilometers (1,367 miles) of highway in 14 states, including the northen stretch of Highway 57 in the border state of Coahuila.
A closeup shot of auto parts: a car's timing belt and engine

Mexico’s market share of US auto imports keeps growing despite tariffs and trade uncertainty

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New data shows how Mexico has solidified its position as the United States' top source for vehicles and auto parts.