Monday, March 10, 2025

Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!

What are these tariffs even about, anyway?
Each year, large quantities of sargassum contaminate Mexico's southeastern beaches.

UNAM researchers develop drywall from sargassum

0
UNAM researchers have invented a way to repurpose the seaweed — 23 to 25 million tonnes of which could wash ashore in Mexico this year — as the principal component for drywall.
Woman dancing in the streets of Oaxaca

What’s on in Oaxaca in March

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Music, mysticism and free aguas frescas all beckon for Oaxacans this month.
Maquizcóatl Credenza is a work by Andrés Gutiérrez and is inspired by Maquizcóatl, the two-headed serpent, symbol of justice and karma in Aztec culture.

Originario: When Mexico’s past, future and kitsch collide

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An Aztec god, some bright colors and a time-capsule to another age: all in a day's work for this Mexico City design team.
Each year, large quantities of sargassum contaminate Mexico's southeastern beaches.

UNAM researchers develop drywall from sargassum

0
UNAM researchers have invented a way to repurpose the seaweed — 23 to 25 million tonnes of which could wash ashore in Mexico this year — as the principal component for drywall.
Woman dancing in the streets of Oaxaca

What’s on in Oaxaca in March

0
Music, mysticism and free aguas frescas all beckon for Oaxacans this month.
Maquizcóatl Credenza is a work by Andrés Gutiérrez and is inspired by Maquizcóatl, the two-headed serpent, symbol of justice and karma in Aztec culture.

Originario: When Mexico’s past, future and kitsch collide

0
An Aztec god, some bright colors and a time-capsule to another age: all in a day's work for this Mexico City design team.
Bosnian Tufahija

Tufahija a la Mexicana: Add a dash of flair to some Balkan delight

0
Don't tell the Bosnians, but we've improved the original recipe even further.
Felix Sommerfeld, Francisco I. Madero and two other men.

Who was the Mexican Revolution’s German 007 and whose side was he on?

0
The name's Sommerfeld, Felix Sommerfeld, and he was once one of Mexico's most powerful men — and a foreign spy.
Riviera Nayarit

Which Puerto Vallarta beach town is right for you?

0
From Costalegre to the Riviera Nayarit, which of these breathtaking beach escapes is calling your name?
Various shades of Mexican chorizo

State By Plate: The chorizo of México state

1
A centuries-old sausage imported from Spain has literally shaped the Valley of Mexico, its people and its cuisine.
Baskets of wild quelites

Taste of Mexico: Quelites

5
These might technically count as "tastes" of Mexico, but either way, they're an essential part of the flavor that you know and love.

Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!

11
What are these tariffs even about, anyway?
One day in San José del Cabo needs something from this list

A perfect day in San José del Cabo: A guide for the quintessential 24-hour...

1
If you've only got one day in San José del Cabo, how do you fit in all that luxury living? Why, like this of course.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a pink dress looks out over a crowd in Mexico City Zócalo with the National Palace and a Mexican flag in the background

Something fascinating is brewing among the Mexican people: A perspective from our CEO

21
In the midst of adversity, Mexicans are more united than ever, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.
A helmet and gloves with the Osos de Monterrey LFA football team's new branding

NFL stars buy Osos de Monterrey, betting on Mexico’s love of American football

2
The team has drafted its 2025 roster of players and is preparing for this year's season, which starts in May.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard gestures while standing at a podium as President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on

Ebrard: Up to 90% of exports to US could avoid tariffs

6
Between 10% and 12% of Mexican exporters will be unable to comply with the new deal and will face tariffs, according to government estimates.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

23
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
U.S. President Trump's speech to Congress

Fact check: Which of Trump’s statements about Mexico to Congress were true?

18
President Trump mentioned Mexico on several occasions in his nearly two-hour speech to a joint session of the United States Congress on Tuesday night.
Bosnian Tufahija

Tufahija a la Mexicana: Add a dash of flair to some Balkan delight

0
Don't tell the Bosnians, but we've improved the original recipe even further.
Felix Sommerfeld, Francisco I. Madero and two other men.

Who was the Mexican Revolution’s German 007 and whose side was he on?

0
The name's Sommerfeld, Felix Sommerfeld, and he was once one of Mexico's most powerful men — and a foreign spy.
Riviera Nayarit

Which Puerto Vallarta beach town is right for you?

0
From Costalegre to the Riviera Nayarit, which of these breathtaking beach escapes is calling your name?
Various shades of Mexican chorizo

State By Plate: The chorizo of México state

1
A centuries-old sausage imported from Spain has literally shaped the Valley of Mexico, its people and its cuisine.
Baskets of wild quelites

Taste of Mexico: Quelites

5
These might technically count as "tastes" of Mexico, but either way, they're an essential part of the flavor that you know and love.

Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!

11
What are these tariffs even about, anyway?
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a pink dress looks out over a crowd in Mexico City Zócalo with the National Palace and a Mexican flag in the background

Something fascinating is brewing among the Mexican people: A perspective from our CEO

21
In the midst of adversity, Mexicans are more united than ever, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

27
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
A map showing China's dominance as the primary trade partner of most countries in the world

A wake up call for the US, Mexico and Canada in one simple picture:...

22
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what Trump's rough dealings with trade allies means for China.
Carlos Pérez Ricart

The history behind Trump’s pledge to ‘take care of’ Mexico’s cartels: Our CEO interviews...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with Carlos Pérez Ricart to talk about Trump and the history of U.S. intervention in Mexico.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

23
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
A young female Mexican worker wearing a factory-floor apron and hardhat as she uses a high-powered screwdriver on the steering wheel colum of a half-assembled vehicle

Trump gives automakers in Mexico a brief reprieve on tariffs

12
Trump reportedly told the three automakers requesting the reprieve that they should start preparing to move to the U.S. to avoid paying tariffs.
An empty warehouse or industrial space in Mexico

Occupation of industrial warehouses in Mexico slows down

3
After four record-breaking years, protectionism and the possibility of a U.S. recession is hitting both foreign and Mexican companies.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.36
CAD
14.09
Blue barrels of oil stacked high in rows. One in front has a sticker saying "flammable liquid" on it.

Reuters: Pemex seeks to diversify crude sales in wake of US tariffs

2
Despite another pause in U.S. tariffs, Pemex is reportedly courting new crude oil sales customers in Europe and Asia, the news agency reported Thursday.
Marcelo Ebrard stood in front a giant sign

Who is leading Mexico’s response to US tariffs? A video guide

1
Marcelo Ebrard will shape Mexico's answer to Donald Trump, but who is the man behind the economic strategy?
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.36
CAD
14.09
President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium at the National Palace with a wide smile as she gazes out at reporters off camera. Behind her is a large Mexican flag on a post and a wall with the logo of Sheinbaum's admnistration: an illustration of a young Indigenous Mexican woman in side profile looking off into the distance, standing in front of the Mexican flag.

‘We continue to work together’: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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A jovial President Sheinbaum celebrated her successful call Thursday with Donald Trump that she told reporters convinced him to pause U.S. tariffs on Mexico.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico standing at the presidential podium during her daily press conference. She is talking to reporters with her hands stretched out on either side of her body.

‘No submission’ on tariffs: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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Calling Mexicans "brave" and "tough," President Sheinbaum told reporters Wednesday that Mexico will seek other trade partners if prohibitive U.S. tariffs make it necessary.

Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!

11
What are these tariffs even about, anyway?
A cell phone displaying the amazon logo

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

14
It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum: BFFs?

17
Columnist Sarah DeVries takes a look at the unlikely pairing of Trump and Sheinbaum — and what the future might hold for the pair
Riviera Nayarit

Which Puerto Vallarta beach town is right for you?

0
From Costalegre to the Riviera Nayarit, which of these breathtaking beach escapes is calling your name?
One day in San José del Cabo needs something from this list

A perfect day in San José del Cabo: A guide for the quintessential 24-hour visit

1
If you've only got one day in San José del Cabo, how do you fit in all that luxury living? Why, like this of course.
A view of the Los Cabos marina, surrounded by palm trees with condos in the background

Foreign investment in Mexico’s tourism sector has more than doubled since 2019

0
As international tourism in Mexico has grown, so has foreign investment in the industry.
A cell phone displaying the amazon logo

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

14
It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum: BFFs?

17
Columnist Sarah DeVries takes a look at the unlikely pairing of Trump and Sheinbaum — and what the future might hold for the pair
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

27
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
A map showing China's dominance as the primary trade partner of most countries in the world

A wake up call for the US, Mexico and Canada in one simple picture:...

22
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what Trump's rough dealings with trade allies means for China.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

2
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
Felix Sommerfeld, Francisco I. Madero and two other men.

Who was the Mexican Revolution’s German 007 and whose side was he on?

0
The name's Sommerfeld, Felix Sommerfeld, and he was once one of Mexico's most powerful men — and a foreign spy.

A short history of boxing in Mexico

0
The country has produced countless legends of the sport over the decades, but how did the story of success begin?
Two female soccer players wearing uniforms from different teams competing to take possession of the ball during a game

US and Mexico favored to host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

0
With European nations taken out of the bidding process, Mexico has a real chance of hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2031.
Pinball machines with Pinball Mexico logo

The cult of pinball in Mexico City

0
Pinball in Mexico has never been as fashionable as north of the border, but in the heart of the capital, a small group of retro aficionados are keeping the faith.
One day in San José del Cabo needs something from this list

A perfect day in San José del Cabo: A guide for the quintessential 24-hour...

1
If you've only got one day in San José del Cabo, how do you fit in all that luxury living? Why, like this of course.
A view of the Los Cabos marina, surrounded by palm trees with condos in the background

Foreign investment in Mexico’s tourism sector has more than doubled since 2019

0
As international tourism in Mexico has grown, so has foreign investment in the industry.
Various shades of Mexican chorizo

State By Plate: The chorizo of México state

1
A centuries-old sausage imported from Spain has literally shaped the Valley of Mexico, its people and its cuisine.
Baskets of wild quelites

Taste of Mexico: Quelites

5
These might technically count as "tastes" of Mexico, but either way, they're an essential part of the flavor that you know and love.
Cracks run through the dirt in a dried-out reservoir, representing intense drought in northwest Mexico

‘Exceptional’ drought continues to intensify in northwest Mexico

0
Sinaloa has been particularly hard-hit, with half of the state's agricultural land lying fallow this year due to lack of water.
Lake Texcoco will join 63 other Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites around the world that are working to protect wetlands.

UNESCO designates first ecohydrology site in Mexico

0
The recently restored Lake Texcoco, located north of Mexico City, is the first natural area to be recognized by UNESCO in Mexico for its activities to support ecological recovery.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Maquizcóatl Credenza is a work by Andrés Gutiérrez and is inspired by Maquizcóatl, the two-headed serpent, symbol of justice and karma in Aztec culture.

Originario: When Mexico’s past, future and kitsch collide

0
An Aztec god, some bright colors and a time-capsule to another age: all in a day's work for this Mexico City design team.
Felix Sommerfeld, Francisco I. Madero and two other men.

Who was the Mexican Revolution’s German 007 and whose side was he on?

0
The name's Sommerfeld, Felix Sommerfeld, and he was once one of Mexico's most powerful men — and a foreign spy.

A short history of boxing in Mexico

0
The country has produced countless legends of the sport over the decades, but how did the story of success begin?
A helmet and gloves with the Osos de Monterrey LFA football team's new branding

NFL stars buy Osos de Monterrey, betting on Mexico’s love of American football

2
The team has drafted its 2025 roster of players and is preparing for this year's season, which starts in May.
Two female soccer players wearing uniforms from different teams competing to take possession of the ball during a game

US and Mexico favored to host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

0
With European nations taken out of the bidding process, Mexico has a real chance of hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2031.
Pinball machines with Pinball Mexico logo

The cult of pinball in Mexico City

0
Pinball in Mexico has never been as fashionable as north of the border, but in the heart of the capital, a small group of retro aficionados are keeping the faith.
Each year, large quantities of sargassum contaminate Mexico's southeastern beaches.

UNAM researchers develop drywall from sargassum

0
UNAM researchers have invented a way to repurpose the seaweed — 23 to 25 million tonnes of which could wash ashore in Mexico this year — as the principal component for drywall.
Sheinbaum addresses supporters on Sunday, March 10, 2025, in Mexico City

Sheinbaum gives celebratory public address following US tariffs suspension

0
"Due to the strength of the people of Mexico, we gather here to congratulate ourselves," President Sheinbaum said on Sunday, three days after she again averted tariffs on exports to the U.S.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard gestures while standing at a podium as President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on

Ebrard: Up to 90% of exports to US could avoid tariffs

6
Between 10% and 12% of Mexican exporters will be unable to comply with the new deal and will face tariffs, according to government estimates.
Makendy, un refugiado haitiano en México, trabaja en su turno en Exedy Dynax, una empresa japonesa que fabrica autopartes en Aguascalientes, México, después de haber participado en el Programa de Integración Local.

UN celebrates a milestone for Mexico refugee program

4
A resettlement program operated by Mexico and the UN has now helped over 50,000 migrants as they search for jobs and enroll in schools.
Valquirico, Tlaxcala

Tiny Tlaxcala offers Mexico living like no other

1
It's Mexico's safest state — and one of the fastest growing economically, just two amazing reasons why Tlaxcala could be right for you.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

2
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
President Claudia Sheinbaum in Durango, ceremonially shoveling a pile of debris as part of a tour of a new water treatment plant coming online near Durango city, Mexico, in March.

New plant to provide clean water to the 200K residents of thirsty Durango city

1
The state capital of Durango badly needs the new Guadalupe Victoria water treatment plant to replace the city's use of contaminated wells caused by aquifer overexploitation.
Cracks run through the dirt in a dried-out reservoir, representing intense drought in northwest Mexico

‘Exceptional’ drought continues to intensify in northwest Mexico

0
Sinaloa has been particularly hard-hit, with half of the state's agricultural land lying fallow this year due to lack of water.
Lake Texcoco will join 63 other Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites around the world that are working to protect wetlands.

UNESCO designates first ecohydrology site in Mexico

0
The recently restored Lake Texcoco, located north of Mexico City, is the first natural area to be recognized by UNESCO in Mexico for its activities to support ecological recovery.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

23
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
A young female Mexican worker wearing a factory-floor apron and hardhat as she uses a high-powered screwdriver on the steering wheel colum of a half-assembled vehicle

Trump gives automakers in Mexico a brief reprieve on tariffs

12
Trump reportedly told the three automakers requesting the reprieve that they should start preparing to move to the U.S. to avoid paying tariffs.
An empty warehouse or industrial space in Mexico

Occupation of industrial warehouses in Mexico slows down

3
After four record-breaking years, protectionism and the possibility of a U.S. recession is hitting both foreign and Mexican companies.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard gestures while standing at a podium as President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on

Ebrard: Up to 90% of exports to US could avoid tariffs

6
Between 10% and 12% of Mexican exporters will be unable to comply with the new deal and will face tariffs, according to government estimates.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

23
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
U.S. President Trump's speech to Congress

Fact check: Which of Trump’s statements about Mexico to Congress were true?

18
President Trump mentioned Mexico on several occasions in his nearly two-hour speech to a joint session of the United States Congress on Tuesday night.
Workers laboring in the long aisle of a large factory floor with machines on either side towering over them.

These Mexican states will feel the greatest impact from US tariffs

4
Ten of Mexico’s 32 states could be highly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs on Mexican exports, according to a forecast by S&P Global Ratings.
Bosnian Tufahija

Tufahija a la Mexicana: Add a dash of flair to some Balkan delight

0
Don't tell the Bosnians, but we've improved the original recipe even further.
Various shades of Mexican chorizo

State By Plate: The chorizo of México state

1
A centuries-old sausage imported from Spain has literally shaped the Valley of Mexico, its people and its cuisine.
Baskets of wild quelites

Taste of Mexico: Quelites

5
These might technically count as "tastes" of Mexico, but either way, they're an essential part of the flavor that you know and love.

Why eating spicy salsa matters

6
Obviously it's delicious and fun, but is there another reason why you should be ordering 'picante'?