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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] Mexico's GDP is expected to grow 1.5-1.8% in 2026 - a modest recovery from the near-stagnation of 2025 (0.6% growth) - as consumption rebounds and nearshoring investment deepens, though the IMF and OECD both flag significant downside risks tied to US trade policy. The Rio Times
• [New] The IMF raised its 2027 GDP outlook for Mexico from 2.1% to 2.2%. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexico's front-of-pack labelling rules have triggered reformulation across categories, particularly in snacks, beverages and dairy, as companies work to stay below thresholds tied to warning labels. BakeryAndSnacks.com
• [New] When PepsiCo opened its $467m Sabritas plant in Celaya, it marked another step in a $2bn investment programme in Mexico running until 2028. BakeryAndSnacks.com
• [New] A substantial increase in private investment, supported by regulations that provide clarity, stability, and long-term confidence, would help Mexico achieve its target of 38.5% of electricity supply through clean sources by 2030. Mirage News
• [New] Mexico's ultimate production goal envisions 8 billion cubic feet daily capacity by 2035, representing a more than three-fold increase from current levels. Discovery Alert
• [New] PEMEX, Mexico's national oil company, has outlined a strategic investment plan totalling MX $238 billion through 2030. Discovery Alert
• [New] US-Mexico trade will grow by an additional $315 billion in the coming years. maseconomics
• [New] Walmart announced plans to reach 99% of Mexican households by 2030 through a US $2.4 B regional investment. Mexico News Daily
• [New] GAC announced its plans to become the first Chinese automaker to assemble vehicles in Mexico, with operations expected to begin in the second half of 2026. Mexico News Daily
• [New] The Mexican construction sector is projected to rebound in 2026 driven by a 10.9% real increase in federal infrastructure spending, prioritizing energy and transport projects to offset a sharp 22.5% contraction in civil works during 2025. Mexico Business
• [New] The federal Finance Ministry is forecasting that the Mexican economy will grow in the range of 1.8% -2.8% in 2026 and 1.9% -2.9% in 2027. Mexico News Daily
• [New] Cities too are vulnerable-Cape Town, Chennai, and Mexico City have all faced Day Zero warnings when taps risked running dry. Countercurrents
• [New] Mexico will put the review of the USMCA at the center of its interest, for the simple reason that around 82% of its product exports go to the United States and Canada. AmericaEconomia
• [New] The outgoing administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will inherit a series of unfinished or yet-to-be-initiated negotiations on Mexico's bilateral trade agreements with South Korea, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina and the United Kingdom. AmericaEconomia
• [New] BMW's USD 800 million investment to build a lithium-ion battery assembly center in San Luis Potosi ahead of full EV production in 2027 illustrates how the electric-vehicle transition is deepening Mexico's automotive relevance. The Rio Times
• [New] Scaling nearshoring production will require resolving energy bottlenecks. / Mexico The Rio Times
• [New] Mexico's nearshoring opportunity is genuine, but the gap between announced investment and operational production is where deals die. The Rio Times
• [New] BBVA Research calculates a positive GDP impact of +0.09% for Mexico from the 2025 tariff realignment, compared with significant contractions projected for Canada and China. The Rio Times
• [New] Walmart sees significant potential for international growth, particularly in Mexico and Canada. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] Mexico ranks as the highest-risk country in the Americas on several energy security indices, after years of policy that prioritized state-owned fossil fuel generation over private renewable investment. The Rio Times
• [New] Security remains the most persistent operational risk for nearshoring Mexico 2026. The Rio Times

Last updated: 21 April 2026