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] To facilitate the marketing of food and agricultural products, Mexico and the United States agree that grading standards and services will be non-discriminatory, including for grains and that grading will operate independently from domestic registration systems for grain and oilseed varietals. United States Trade Representative
• [New] Under a modernized agreement, tariffs on agricultural products traded between the United States and Mexico will remain at zero. United States Trade Representative
• [New] Mexico had approximately 38.36 million inhabited homes in 2024, while around 550,000 households are expected to require housing by 2030. KEN research
• [New] If Mexico fully captures the broader nearshoring opportunity, Deloitte projects it could add 3% to national GDP and create 1.1 million jobs over five years, with manufacturing output alone contributing an extra 2.4 percentage points. Alcor Recruitment & EOR for Tech
• [New] By 2030, Mexico's tech industry will become more specialized. Alcor Recruitment & EOR for Tech
• [New] By 2030, nearshoring could add 3% to Mexico's GDP and 1.1 million jobs, as AI reshapes demand toward prompt engineering, agent orchestration, and MLOps roles. Alcor Recruitment & EOR for Tech
• [New] Mexico's tech landscape spans rising cybersecurity investment ($4.85 billion by 2030), expanding 5G infrastructure, smart city development, and Plan Mexico's push to spread industrial infrastructure nationwide. Alcor Recruitment & EOR for Tech
• [New] The U.S. government has indicated that it will continue engaging with Mexico and Canada to address perceived shortcomings in the USMCA and U.S. trade deficits with both countries. Benesch Law
• [New] The Mexican Mining Chamber forecast total mining investment of $ 6.4-billion in 2026, up 30.8% from the $ 4.9-billion invested in 2025, as major operators step up spending after a weaker-than-expected year. Mining Weekly
• [New] The Mexican Association of Hydrogen & Mobility, together with Mexico's Ministry of Energy, supports the launch of 18 hydrogen projects throughout Mexico that will use advanced production technologies, including methane pyrolysis. Spherical Insights
• [New] Mexico's major commercial banks possess solid capitalization and risk profiles capable of navigating weak economic growth projected at 1.0% in 2026. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexico's growth will remain subdued until T-MEC uncertainty lifts - no major acceleration before 2028. LinkedIn
• [New] Mexico will grow just 1-2% through 2028 - below other Latin American emerging economies - as T-MEC review uncertainty freezes new investment decisions. LinkedIn
• [New] The entry of seven fully licensed digital banks into the financial system is expected to accelerate financial inclusion across Mexico. Mexico Business
• [New] MELI's credit book has grown faster than its balance sheet cushion, funding costs have increased, and the FX and regulatory backdrop across Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina remains highly unpredictable. The Wolf of Harcourt Street
• [New] Mexico will soon be able to procure American drone technology under a new defence agreement that gives its Ministry of National Defense access to the US Army's digital marketplace. The Defense Post
• [New] The U.S. and Mexico could see an additional 9,000 suicides each year. Live Science
• [New] Mexico continues to attract substantial foreign investment, illustrating that investment decisions are shaped by a broader set of economic and institutional considerations than macroeconomic indicators alone might suggest. Atlas Institute for International Affairs
• [New] Cross-border freight coordination between the United States, Canada and Mexico could eventually create demand for platforms capable of handling differing regulations, operating conditions and logistics systems. HTF MI

Last updated: 01 September 2026