Global Scans · Mexico · Weekly Summary

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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 is expected to remain a major grain importer as domestic production remains insufficient to meet growing food and feed needs. Scribd
• [New] Despite increased domestic production, Mexico will remain a major grain importer, with imports of wheat, rice, and sorghum projected to rise. Scribd
• [New] Document Informationclick to expand document informationThe Grain and Feed Update for Mexico forecasts a 7% increase in corn production for marketing year 2025/2026, driven by stronger local prices and rising demand, while wheat production is expected to decline by 36% due to drought. Scribd
• [New] The production of maize in Mexico is expected to amount to around 29.52 million metric tons in 2031. Precedence Research
• [New] The production of maize in Mexico is predicted to increase continuously by 1.7 million metric tons during the next years. Precedence Research
• [New] Risks Description Trump related immediate risks - US implements 10% tariff on all imports in addition to 60% tariffs in China and 25% on Mexico and Canada. SlideShare
• [New] Russia, Mexico and Brazil have been significant export markets in recent years, but are raising their import tariffs, which will strengthen incentives for Chinese automakers to localise production. Switzerland - EN - Intermediary
• [New] Exporters have sold 502,920 metric tons of U.S. corn - not 554,400 tons - for delivery to Mexico in the 2025/2026 marketing year, and 68,580 tons - not 75,600 - for delivery in the 2026/2027 marketing year. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Supply-chain shifts: firms diversifying away from China (Vietnam, Mexico, India) to hedge risk; domestic rare-earth capacity investments are underway but remain long-term. Infinite
• [New] RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Two is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals of 10 inches possible across the Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas. Yahoo News
• [New] The ACA's Trade and Investment Offices in Mexico serve as platforms to strengthen economic ties and expand mutually-beneficial economic and foreign direct investment opportunities between Arizona and Mexico. Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine
• [New] In Latin America, Mexico is bearing the brunt of trade uncertainty, with zero growth expected in 2025. Coface
• [New] As Mexico navigates its energy future, the potential integration of Russian technology and LNG supplies could play a pivotal role in achieving its production targets and reducing dependency on a single supplier. The Pinnacle Gazette
• We expect Latin America to see modest growth, with momentum in Brazil softening amid tighter financial conditions and fiscal constraints, and growth in Mexico constrained by trade tensions with the US. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Weather event risks remain significant, particularly as hurricane season intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico - a region critical for U.S. production and refining capacity. Discovery Alert
• The outlook for risks in terms of growth and public finances is bleak, mainly due to uncertainty over US trade policy and bilateral relations between Mexico and the United States. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• The potential for prolonged trade disputes with Mexico, Canada and China threatens the outlook for U.S. dairy demand. CoBank
• The potential partnership with Russia offers Mexico a chance to diversify its energy sources and technologies, which could mitigate geopolitical risks and supply shocks. The Pinnacle Gazette
• Under the upside scenario, Asia's share could drop to 70%, while 34% of the new production capacity would come from Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Mexico, and Turkey. AquaHoy
• Supply Chain Realignments &FriendshoringThe Rise of Friendshoring: Companies are diversifying supply chains by shifting operations from China to India, Vietnam, and Mexico to reduce geopolitical risks. BDB India Private Limited
• Rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm, with maximum totals of 150 mm, are expected across the Mexican states of Chiapas, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco. The Watchers

Last updated: 08 July 2025