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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] At COP 29, companies under the Zero Emission Vehicles Emerging Markets Initiative signalled demand for approximately 9000 electric vehicles in Mexico by 2027; and more than 17 000 electric vehicles by 2030, including freight and passenger vehicles. IEA
• [New] The Bank of Mexico is forecasting that an additional 260,000 to 460,000 formal sector positions will be added in 2026, and between 400,000 and 600,000 in 2027. Mexico News Daily
• [New] Banxico is forecasting that the Mexican economy will grow 2% in 2027. Mexico News Daily
• [New] The pace of growth of the Mexican economy will significantly quicken in 2026 compared to 2025. Mexico News Daily
• [New] Mexico is entering 2026 with decisive technological momentum. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexican production is predicted to rise 5 Moz y/y to 186 Moz, supported by the restart of Penoles' Tizapa following a prolonged labour strike, the ongoing ramp-up at Endeavour Silver's Terronera, and higher output at Southern Copper. The Silver Institute
• [New] While a strong peso can make Mexican goods more expensive for American buyers, it signals economic strength and stability, appealing to long-term foreign investors who seek asset preservation and lower financial risk. Esales Overseas Property - Buy or Sell Overseas Propert
• [New] Mexico's behaviour at COP 30 is likely to reveal where Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum - who has a background as a climate scientist - is going long-term in addressing global climate change. Mexico News Daily
• [New] COP 30 will hopefully encourage Mexico to increase its financial commitment to its climate goals across public and private sectors - and strengthen its participatory environmental governance with non-state players and Indigenous communities. Mexico News Daily
• [New] Phasing out fossil fuels by 2050, scaling up climate finance for people and the environment and implementing strategies to build a more climate-resilient society remain critical goals for Mexico. Mexico News Daily
• [New] By 2031, AR will become a mainstream tool across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, enhancing decision-making and customer engagement. / Mexico Mobility Foresights
• [New] Foxconn plans to expand its AI factories footprint, building facilities in the US and Mexico to produce AI servers using Nvidia chips and software. Bez Kabli
• [New] As scalability, interoperability, and regulatory clarity improve, Mexico will emerge as a major global contributor to Web 3.0 innovation. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Governments in Mexico will enhance data sovereignty through national blockchain infrastructure, enabling secure digital public services. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Between 2025 and 2030, the Mexican data center industry will add 1,516 MW of power capacity and capture US$ 18 billion in direct investments, reveals the Mexican Association of Data Centers. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexico accelerated its transformation into a regional digital infrastructure hub, with new projections showing 1,516 MW of added data center capacity and US$ 18 billion in expected investment by 2030, driven by AI and edge workloads. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexico will add 19,954 MW of renewable energy and 5,000 MW of energy storage by 2030. Strategic Energy Europe
• [New] Countries such as Brazil and Mexico showed high potential as companies began investing in local language virtual assistants to cater to a larger audience and improve the efficiency of customer service. Precedence Research
• [New] Frequent travelers from Canada and Mexico could see new kiosks at land crossings that capture iris images and fingerprints. VisaHQ
• [New] Early in the week, heavy rain and mountain snow are predicted for California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, with snow likely in higher elevations and possibly affecting the I-70 transportation corridor. Newsweek
• [New] The EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement will promote the protection of climate and labour rights as well as will facilitate the supply of material vital for the digital and green transition. OECD
• [New] Manufacturers with high labour content in their products will find Mexico to be a compelling and cost-effective place to locate operations. Supply Chain Management Review

Last updated: 02 December 2025