4 FAQs about Mexico demand response

Is Mexico a strong defense against rising trade & political volatility?

Advancing along the value chain remains Mexico's strongest defense against rising trade and political volatility. Mexico's position in the global trade realignment could be pivotal, opening a path toward a more sovereign and resilient economy. The same forces that exposed its vulnerabilities have also revealed its potential.

How did Mexico's trade model change?

Mexico sends 84 percent of its manufacturing exports to the U.S., but nearly half had been operating outside the pact's strict rules of origin. The result: a single policy shift revealed just how concentrated and exposed Mexico's trade model had become.

How can Mexico improve USMCA compliance?

The challenge now is to ensure that role becomes strategic rather than precarious. Mexico's path forward requires a dual strategy: deepening its integration with U.S. industries by strengthening regional supply chains, and diversifying its exports into high-value global markets. First, Mexico must close the input gaps that limit USMCA compliance.

Why is nearshoring to Mexico a good business decision?

Faster lead times and higher quality, as well as greater visibility into the supply chain, make nearshoring to Mexico a sound business decision. Recent global supply chain disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, have accelerated nearshoring trends.

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