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Kia Mexico to expand Nuevo León operations
Kia has confirmed Mexico production will continue despite U.S. tariffs, focusing on K4 and K3 models and expanding exports worldwide.
Nearshoring lives on: Despite economic uncertainty, the flow of fresh capital...
New foreign investment has shown surprisingly strong growth compared to last year, though it remains a small portion of total FDI.
Ebrard: US content in Mexico-assembled vehicles cuts export tariffs by 40%
Vehicles manufactured at U.S.-owned auto plants in Mexico have, on average, 40% U.S. content, reducing their tariff rate to 15%. Japanese and German automakers, on the other hand, will face the full 25%.
Global auto suppliers Katcon and Tata establish joint venture in Monterrey
The joint venture in Mexico will produce components for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles for the North American automotive and industrial markets.
Sheinbaum and Canadian PM discuss trade priorities as USMCA review timeline accelerates
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are likely to begin talks on the free trade deal before year's end.
Report: Only 8% of Mexican auto parts manufacturers face new US tariffs
The National Auto Parts Industry (INA) reported that 92% of the Mexican auto parts sector will escape new tariffs from the United States, as nearly all manufacturing complies with current trade rules.
Why more Americans are crossing the border for healthcare
If you haven't considered Tijuana as a healthcare destination, here's why you ought to.
Rail logistics company Bulkmatic to invest US $250M in northern Mexico
Bulkmatic's announcement is part of a greater $600-million expansion strategy to improve supply chain infrastructure in the country.
Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
Unilever announces US $1.5B investment to complete Nuevo León factory and expand Mexico operations
The company plans to produce Dove, Rexona and Sedal personal care products at the Monterrey-area factory.
World Bank cuts growth forecast for Mexico, predicting economic stagnation
Despite progress on poverty reduction, the World Bank predicts trade uncertainty will limit Mexico's economic growth this year.
GM: ‘No plans’ to move production of EV models out of Mexico
GM's director of EV operations in Mexico said there are no plans to alter the list of EV models produced at the company’s factory in Coahuila, which makes the Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac Optic.
