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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] The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will drive a projected 3.7% increase in international visits to North America. Kavout
• [New] Exports will once again be Mexico's economic engine in 2026, forecasting growth above 5%. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Mexico's new president will be governing more Spanish-speaking women than any other leader in the world. Canning House
• [New] Mexico has emerged as a growing electronics manufacturing center; disruption to Mexican operations could impact global semiconductor supply chains already strained by geopolitical tensions. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• [New] Mexico's geographic advantages and lower labour costs could attract refining investments serving global markets seeking supply chain diversification. Discovery Alert
• [New] The International Energy Agency projects graphite demand doubling by 2040, while Chinese export restrictions on graphite processing create supply vulnerabilities that Mexican production could address. Discovery Alert
• [New] Mexico's Pacific Alliance leadership and established trade relationships with European and Asian partners create opportunities for Western Hemisphere supply networks that operate independently of Chinese-dominated processing infrastructure. Discovery Alert
• [New] Remittance inflows to Mexico are expected to face continued downward pressure in 2026 as shifting US labour conditions and restrictive migration policies affect the disposable income of Mexican workers abroad. Mexico Business
• As of January, Mexican avocados will need to meet a deforestation-free criteria in order to be exported. The Guardian
• Uncertainties around US trade policy - including the impending expiration of the trade truce with China and the future of trade agreements with Canada and Mexico, which are set for review in 2026 - exacerbate risks to the economic outlook. African Business
• High AI adoption and optimism among students and teachers suggest readiness for change, but OECD and Google data also warn of a potential concentration of benefits among already advantaged groups. / Mexico Mexico Business
• Mexico's experience underscores both opportunity and risk. Mexico Business
• Volatility in the wider trade environment - particularly between the US and its neighbours Canada and Mexico, which both play host to Stellantis production - could force sticker prices up. Automotive World
• The Bank of Mexico said it now expects inflation to reach its 3% target in the second quarter of 2027, instead of the third quarter of 2026. Morningstar, Inc.
• Almost perfectly timed, we are now just a couple of weeks away from the Super Bowl, an event for which Mexico is expected to export a record-breaking volume of avocados to the United States: more than 280 million pounds (around 127,000 tonnes). Mexico News Daily

Last updated: 17 February 2026