Mexico and Canada faced similar tariff pressure from Washington in 2025, yet their trade results diverged.In 2025, the share of exports using USMCA jumped from 44.8% to 88.7% as companies restructured supply chains to avoid tariffs.
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Mexican Exports Double USMCA Utilization Amid New US Tariffs
During the first 10 months of Donald Trump’s second administration, Mexican exports to the United States under the USMCA framework doubled. Data from the US Department of Commerce shows that the share of goods receiving preferential trade treatment climbed from 44.8% in January 2025 to 88.7% by November 2025. This growth remained consistent throughout the year but experienced a significant surge between June and July, where the percentage jumped from 47.6% to 86.1%.
Mexico Emerges as the US’ Most Competitive Trade Partner
Mexico is solidifying its role as the United States’ most competitive trade partner as widening tariff differentials make Chinese goods increasingly costly to import, prompting companies to reconsider global supply-chain strategies.
USMCA Trade Split: Mexico Rises, Canada Declines in 2025
Trade flows between the United States and its two USMCA partners moved in opposite directions in 2025 despite facing comparable tariff pressure from Washington. Mexico increased its share of the US import market, while Canada’s shipments declined, even though Mexican exporters absorbed a higher effective tariff cost.
Mexico Hits Investment Record of Nearly US$407 Billion in 2025
In 2025, Mexico achieved a record-breaking investment milestone, with its portfolio approaching US$407 billion, driven by a surge of new projects spanning all 32 states, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard reported.
Mexico Activates Investment Promotion Committees
Mexico has formally activated Investment Promotion Committees across all 32 states as part of a national strategy to accelerate capital inflows, streamline strategic projects and strengthen coordination between the public and private sectors. As an initial result of the initiative, the country’s national investment portfolio increased to US$406.8 billion, up from US$367.9 billion, representing an expansion of US$38.9 billion, according to figures presented by Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard.
Peruvian Courts Consider Chávez Request to Leave Country
Peru’s courts have agreed to review a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is serving an eleven-year prison sentence for her involvement in the failed 2022 coup attempt. The petition seeks official authorization for her to leave the country safely, with Mexico as her likely destination. She has been residing in the Mexican Embassy in Lima since November.