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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] U.S. Senate GOP bill could make millions of acres of public land in New Mexico eligible for sale - A U.S. Senate Republican budget bill would sell off millions of acres of public land across the U.S. to developers, including more than 21,000 square miles in New Mexico. Yahoo News
• [New] Brazil is considering lowering the maximum weekly working hours from 44 to 40, Colombia is gradually reducing its weekly limit from 48 to 42 hours by 2026 and Mexico is planning to reduce working hours from 48 to 40 hours and to shift from a six-day to a five-day work schedule. Lewis Silkin
• [New] Many firms have begun diversifying production through China Plus One strategies, shifting manufacturing to emerging markets such as Vietnam, India, and Mexico to reduce geopolitical risk. Atlas Institute for International Affairs
• [New] Mexico's presence at Le Bourget not only reaffirms its commitment to the growth of the aerospace sector but also paves the way for new business opportunities. Promexico Industry
• [New] Airlines warn of possible flight delays and cancellations in Puerto Vallarta Airlines warn of possible flight delays and cancellations in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and more due to Hurricane Erick. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] Hurricane Erick Becomes Eastern Pacific's Strongest Cyclone of 2025, Eyes Mexico's Southwest Coast Hurricane Erick rapidly intensified off Mexico's Pacific coast, becoming the second hurricane of the 2025 season and threatening southwestern Mexico with dangerous wind, rain, and storm surge. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] The Mexican government announced key updates to the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec this week, a massive infrastructure project slated for completion by mid-2026. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] Companies worldwide are exploring new markets to avoid significant tariffs, with regions such as India, Mexico, Turkey and the US emerging as new opportunities for production. Think Publishing
• [New] Mexican authorities warned about the spread of a powerful new group of synthetic opioids called nitazenes which are thought to be 40 times more powerful than fentanyl. MCAA
• [New] Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Could Become Hurricane Before Making Landfall in Southern Mexico Potential Tropical Cyclone Five may strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in southern Mexico, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rains, and life-threatening flooding. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] With tariffs reaching as high as 145% for Chinese imports and additional tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, CPG companies are facing major disruption to their established supply chains. B&T
• [New] The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the oldest and most powerful cartels in Mexico and represents a major threat to the United States. U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Middle-HDI countries like Mexico and Colombia exhibit strong interest in remote opportunities but largely focus on internal markets. TechRadar
• The anticipated 1% growth is attributed to new mining projects coming online, with notable production gains expected in countries such as Mexico, Canada, and Ghana. MiningFeeds
• Kimberly-Clark will retain its consumer tissue and professional businesses in the United States and its interests in existing joint ventures in Mexico, South Korea and Bahrain, among other countries. International Fiber Journal
• Swells generated by Barbara will affect portions of Mexico's southwestern coastline over the next few days, creating life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. DeepNewz
• Swells generated by the storm system will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next few days. New York Post
• Swells affecting portions of the southwestern Mexico coast for the next few days could produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Winnipeg Free Press
• Plans for 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to the United States, including from Australia, as well as announced or threatened tariffs against China, Canada, Mexico and several other countries. Lowy Institute Poll 2024
• China + 1 is a sourcing strategy where companies maintain manufacturing in China while also establishing production capabilities in another country, typically in Southeast Asia or Mexico, to diversify risk and reduce reliance on a single source. archyde
• Trump's recent pledge to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico - the United States' two largest trade partners-coupled with threats of 100% tariffs on BRICS countries underscores the element of uncertainty about his intent once in office for a second time. Regina Mundi Global Advisors
• Meteorologists are closely monitoring a low-pressure system off southern Mexico's Pacific coast, which could develop into Tropical Storm Barbara - the second named storm of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season. Mexico News Daily
• Canada and Mexico, the largest steel exporters to the U.S., will experience significant impacts, along with Brazil, South Korea and various European suppliers. Straight Arrow News

Last updated: 24 June 2025