Tariffs on car imports in Mexico contributed to an 11.7% drop in car purchases during the first quarter of 2026. As a result, Mexican car imports fell to $3.62 billion. Vehicle imports into Mexico are led by global automakers such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota Motor Corporation, and
The impact of tariffs on wine imports to the United States was reflected in a 32.2% year-over-year decline in the first quarter of 2026. This decline amounted to $1.249 billion. Among the leading companies exporting wine to the United States are Treasury Wine Estates, Constellation Brands, and Concha
Based on statistics regarding steel trade in Mexico, the National Chamber of the Iron and Steel Industry (Canacero) raised concerns regarding production in North America. It also highlighted global overproduction of this metal. The main steel producers in Mexico are Ternium, ArcelorMittal, AHMSA, Deacero, and GERDAU Corsa. In
PET imports to the United States from certain countries have increased over the past four years. This has impacted the recycling industry, according to the U.S. PET Coalition. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a lightweight, transparent, and 100% recyclable plastic in the polyester family. Its high strength makes it
Foreign mining investments in Mexico totaled US$2.323 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Economy. This was the highest amount attracted by Mexico since the first quarter of 2022 and includes only Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in metallic minerals. Mexico ranks
Cumulative European Union investment in Mexico continued to rise steadily from 2021 to 2024. This is evident from the latest data available from Eurostat. These investment flows reached a record high of 207 billion euros in 2024. Furthermore, they have the potential to grow even more as a