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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 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
• [New] Fans following their teams will need to cross international borders, and inconsistencies in visa eligibility between the United States, Canada, and Mexico will likely hinder them from attending matches in multiple countries. ZeroFOX
• [New] At the same time Canada, Mexico, and other trading partners negotiating bilateral agreements with the United States will watch closely for signs that Washington is softening its stance toward Beijing. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] Trump same-day threat of US ground operations in Mexico if cooperation falls short. The Rio Times
• [New] The strategic repositioning of global supply chains is generating unprecedented logistics demand as multinational corporations relocate manufacturing operations to Mexico, seeking proximity to North American consumer markets and reduced supply chain vulnerabilities. IMARC Group
• [New] Construction on a $10bn green hydrogen project in Mexico is set to begin in 2026, with operations scheduled to start in 2028. FuelCellChina, the Leading Information Hub of Hydrogen
• [New] The key to preventing a bigger outbreak will depend on fencing in the screwworm fly, which has been gradually spreading north through Mexico over the past year. Insurance Journal
• [New] The 1.2GW project will be built by Helax, a subsidiary of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, in the windy Isthmus of Tehuantepec in the state of Oaxaca, where the distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean is the shortest. FuelCellChina, the Leading Information Hub of Hydrogen
• [New] Mexico's GDP grew by 0.8% in 2025, and growth expectations for 2026 and 2027 remain modest, reinforcing the NAC's view that competitive markets are critical to productivity, investment, and employment. National Law Review
• [New] In Mexico, Zoologico Guadalajara is creating a future for the critically threatened Casquito mud turtle. WAZA - World's Leading Zoos And Aquariums
• [New] Under a proposal released on Tuesday, more than a dozen economies like Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and the EU will face 10% levies over accusations of failing to enforce bans on forced labour. WXLV

Last updated: 16 June 2026