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] Liberty Mutual Reinsurance, the reinsurance arm of the insurance group, and Safehub, a provider of seismic sensor and risk management technology, have partnered to provide the Mexican federal government with a new nationwide parametric earthquake and volcanic risk insurance solution. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] Mexico could improve its trade balance between 0.5 and 2 percentage points of GDP thanks to the increase in oil and gas prices. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] If Mexican economic growth stagnates, there will be growing pressures by creditors to cut Morena's limited social programs and recently augmented pensions. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Even though favorable terms for Mexico in the short term could unlock billions in expected investments, the Mexican government may instead focus on maximizing long-term gains, even at the cost of friction with Washington, or a cycle of cumbersome annual revisions. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Formal employment growth remains constrained amid rising informality and weaker business dynamism; we forecast growth of 1.4% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027. / Mexico BBVA research
• [New] Supply chains continue to adapt, benefiting economies such as Vietnam, Taiwan and Mexico, while energy reallocation and AI-driven semiconductor demand sustain trade growth despite geopolitical disruptions and protectionist pressures. BBVA research
• [New] Glanbia, an Irish nutrition company, said in November that it planned to increase its whey protein isolate production in New Mexico, but the additional capacity will not be in place until 2027. WDIV ClickOnDetroit
• [New] Mexico's meat industry has taken advantage of the trade disruption by building its own feedlots, retaining cattle for longer periods before slaughter, and expanding processing facilities. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexico's meat industry expects exports to the United States and Canada to increase by up to 12% during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by higher regional demand for beef, pork and processed meat products. Mexico Business
• [New] External risks have intensified following an announcement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative introducing tariffs of between 10% to 12.5% on products associated with forced labour concerns, a measure that could affect segments of Mexican supply chains. Mexico Business
• [New] Agricultural Water Resilience Program Eligible State: New Mexico The Agricultural Water Resilience Program offers grants up to $300,000 for projects that help New Mexico farmers and ranchers conserve water and improve agricultural water management. LOR Foundation
• [New] Rising global costs of fuel and fertiliser, driven by shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, are impacting Mexican producers and threatening a stable food supply, especially for low-income residents. Al Jazeera
• [New] Investments in digital platforms are enhancing supply chain responsiveness by improving warehouse coordination and product monitoring, with countries like Brazil and Mexico expected to lead growth due to infrastructure upgrades and private-sector digital adoption. Precedence Research
• [New] The 2026 World Cup - taking place across the US, Mexico and Canada - could also shape the future value of Fifa's betting data and sponsorship rights. City AM
• [New] Mexico's landmark constitutional reform will reduce weekly working hours from 48 to 40 by 2030 through phased two-hour annual reductions. Lewis Silkin
• [New] The construction of a USD 10 Billion green hydrogen project in Mexico will commence in 2026, with operations expected to begin in 2028. IMARC Group
• [New] Mexico's revised NDC under the Paris Agreement targets a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, up from 22% in its 2020 submission. IMARC Group
• [New] Mexico wants to turn its modest role in chipmaking into a far bigger one, with a Mexico semiconductors plan that pairs a new factory in Queretaro with a pitch to investors, as the world rethinks its heavy dependence on Asian supply. The Rio Times
• [New] Scotiabank, Mifel, and seven other major financial institutions project that Mexico's economy will expand by less than 1.0% in 2026, reflecting growing concerns over fiscal consolidation and weakening public investment. Mexico Business
• [New] Urenco said on Tuesday it would build a new uranium enrichment plant in New Mexico ahead of a looming import ban on Russian reactor fuel, which is set to begin in 2028 under legislation passed during the Biden administration. Electricity Info

Last updated: 23 June 2026