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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] Mexico's strategic positioning for ATP operations could reduce semiconductor component transit times by up to 73% compared to Asia-Pacific supply routes, while delivering an estimated $12.4 billion in annual logistics cost savings across the USMCA trade corridor network. Mexico Freight Market Intelligence for Carriers & Broke
• [New] As supply chains evolve toward sustainability and digitalization, the collaboration between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada will define the future of logistics in North America. Americas Forwarding
• [New] The value of Mexico's logistics sector is projected to surpass $150 billion USD, with particular growth in automotive, electronics, and aerospace industries. Americas Forwarding
• [New] Investments in Mexico's drone sector are expected to exceed US$ 59.2 billion, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 10.84%. eplaneai
• [New] This week, Mexico's Congress advanced several high-impact reforms that could reshape the country's digital, fiscal, and security landscape. Mexico Business
• [New] Other Trump advisers remain eager to focus on Mexico, where they view the drug cartels operating along the U.S. border as a bigger threat. Latin America Risk Report
• [New] In July, Trump posted a letter addressed to Sheinbaum on his social media platform Truth Social, threatening to raise tariffs against Mexico by 30% to force further action to stop fentanyl trafficking. Al Jazeera
• [New] Central banks in Australia, Sweden, and Brazil are expected to keep interest rates unchanged, while the Mexican central bank may consider cutting them. Sada News Agency
• [New] Mexico's central bank (Banxico) is widely expected to trim the policy rate 25 bps to 7.25%. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] Fear has come to live in the shadow of lemon trees in the Mexican state of Michoacan. Ediciones EL PAIS S.L.
• Mexico plans to continue to expand its domestic pipeline network to meet potential growth in demand. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• The successful renewal and potential renegotiation of the USMCA trade agreement will be a critical factor, as will any changes in U.S. trade policy that could impact Mexico's export-driven economy. The Chronicle-Journal
• Mexico is well-positioned to benefit from nearshoring trends, particularly in the automotive, electronics, and manufacturing sectors, which could drive investment and exports. The Chronicle-Journal
• If Banxico significantly cuts rates, the attractiveness of the Mexican peso for carry trade (borrowing in low-interest currencies to invest in higher-interest ones) could diminish, potentially leading to a depreciation of the peso. The Chronicle-Journal
• The national economy is expected to grow 0.8% in 2025. / Mexico Mexico Business
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) upwardly revised its growth forecasts for Mexico, both for this year and 2026. Mexican Press Agency
• The $35 billion nearshoring opportunity in Mexico's semiconductor sector represents more than just capital flow - it's a strategic repositioning of North America's semiconductor value chain. Mexico Supply Chain Hub: Logistics & Nearshoring Analys
• In a seismic shift transforming North America's semiconductor ecosystem, Mexico stands poised to capture $35 billion in Assembly, Test, and Packaging (ATP) operations - a strategic inflection point that will redefine competitive positioning in the global electronics supply chain. Mexico Supply Chain Hub: Logistics & Nearshoring Analys
• Mexico's public debt is projected to reach a historic level by the end of 2025. Mexico Business

Last updated: 04 November 2025