With the recent appointment of Claudia Sheinbaum as president of Mexico,
changes in Mexico’s economic and trade policies, as well as
pending tasks, are foreseen. In recent years, exports have grown,
and Mexico has advanced in negotiating key free trade agreements,
such as the USMCA, and “attracting(?)” foreign
investments. However, significant challenges have also emerged,
namely the growing dependence on Chinese imports, a
“concerning” trade deficit, the urgent need to renew
trade agreements like the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (FTA
– EU – MX) and obtaining new or different trading
partners. Furthermore, President Sheinbaum now also faces pressure
from the Trump administration.
President Sheinbaum has made it clear that she wants Mexico to
become a key global player, taking advantage of new opportunities
such as nearshoring and improving trade
relations with…
