Podcast | The Future of Mexico's Manufacturing: Are Tariffs a Threat?

Are Trump’s tariffs about to derail Mexico’s manufacturing comeback?

In recent years, Mexico has emerged as a key player for American companies looking to shift some production from China back to North America. However, with President trump’s tariffs now in play, what does the future hold for Mexico’s economy? Will the trend of nearshoring continue to fuel growth, or are we witnessing a potential downturn? In this episode, we dive into these questions with Maggie Switek, an economist and research director at the Milken Institute. She shares insights on Mexico’s role as a long-term ally for the U.S. and discusses the hurdles facing President Claudia Scheinbaum as she strives to position Mexico as an economic leader.

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Check out the Milken Institute report: “Mexico’s Competitiveness as a Strategic Trade Partner.”