Global Scans · Mexico · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Mexico's economy and status with the U.S. faces uncertain times as a result of Donald Trump's recent election as America's next president. The impacts of Donald Trump's pre-election threats are already being felt by Mexico's economy and may have unforeseen consequences for both nations.

• [New] Latin America is expected to see steady growth, particularly in Brazil and Mexico, as healthcare infrastructure improves and demand for advanced diagnostics increases. ReAnIn
• [New] The strong engagement from industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders reinforced the growing recognition that Mexico has a significant opportunity to play a strategic role in the next era of automotive transformation. Automobility
• [New] Cybercriminals are targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup with phishing, fraud, DDoS attacks, ticket scams, and other cyber threats across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Mexico will make concessions ahead of the treaty review, like allowing drone flights over Mexican territory, stepping up drug interdiction and bypassing the extradition process to hand over drug cartel bosses to the Department of Justice. America Magazine
• [New] The intrusion campaign suggests a shift in Latin America's threat landscape, with Mexico the most targeted country and Ecuador and Portugal also showing activity. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Mexico's economy is operating below potential, with a negative output gap wider than policymakers expected. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Ramos further calls for Mexico to demand explicit guarantees that Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum and USMCA-compliant autos will be lifted, or sharply reduced. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] 232 tariffs (autos, steel and aluminum) and bilateral talks on the roughly 15% of Mexican imports that do not meet USMCA origin rules will be held during the 45-day consultation period. Policy Magazine
• [New] Liberty Mutual Reinsurance, the reinsurance arm of the insurance group, and Safehub, a provider of seismic sensor and risk management technology, have partnered to provide the Mexican federal government with a new nationwide parametric earthquake and volcanic risk insurance solution. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] Mexico could improve its trade balance between 0.5 and 2 percentage points of GDP thanks to the increase in oil and gas prices. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] If Mexican economic growth stagnates, there will be growing pressures by creditors to cut Morena's limited social programs and recently augmented pensions. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Even though favorable terms for Mexico in the short term could unlock billions in expected investments, the Mexican government may instead focus on maximizing long-term gains, even at the cost of friction with Washington, or a cycle of cumbersome annual revisions. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Formal employment growth remains constrained amid rising informality and weaker business dynamism; we forecast growth of 1.4% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027. / Mexico BBVA research
• [New] Supply chains continue to adapt, benefiting economies such as Vietnam, Taiwan and Mexico, while energy reallocation and AI-driven semiconductor demand sustain trade growth despite geopolitical disruptions and protectionist pressures. BBVA research
• [New] Glanbia, an Irish nutrition company, said in November that it planned to increase its whey protein isolate production in New Mexico, but the additional capacity will not be in place until 2027. WDIV ClickOnDetroit
• [New] Mexico's meat industry has taken advantage of the trade disruption by building its own feedlots, retaining cattle for longer periods before slaughter, and expanding processing facilities. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexico's meat industry expects exports to the United States and Canada to increase by up to 12% during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by higher regional demand for beef, pork and processed meat products. Mexico Business
• [New] External risks have intensified following an announcement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative introducing tariffs of between 10% to 12.5% on products associated with forced labour concerns, a measure that could affect segments of Mexican supply chains. Mexico Business
• [New] Agricultural Water Resilience Program Eligible State: New Mexico The Agricultural Water Resilience Program offers grants up to $300,000 for projects that help New Mexico farmers and ranchers conserve water and improve agricultural water management. LOR Foundation

Last updated: 30 June 2026