US - MEXICO PRESIDENTIAL NEWS
MEXICO-CANADA RELATIONS
• The Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, and Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced new efforts to deepen the economic partnership between Mexico and Canada during a business mission in Toronto attended by 244 Mexican companies.
• The meetings are part of the bilateral Action Plan launched in 2025 by President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Mark Carney to strengthen trade, investment, and strategic cooperation between both countries.
• Mexican firms from sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, electromobility, and creative industries are participating in more than 1,000 business-to-business meetings with Canadian companies in Toronto and Montreal.
• As part of the visit, Mexican and Canadian officials held meetings with major companies and investment funds, including executives from Scotiabank, Air Canada, Bombardier, Brookfield, and pension fund managers such as Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
• The mission reflects Mexico’s broader strategy to diversify economic partnerships, attract investment, and strengthen North American supply chains in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and mobility.
SOURCE: EXCELSIOR
- MEXICO
MEXICO-US SECURITY TENSIONS
• Bilateral tensions between Mexico and the United States on security matters intensified following U.S. accusations against Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and other Mexican officials for alleged links to the Sinaloa Cartel.
• The case has fueled a more confrontational environment in the bilateral relationship, with Washington signaling that additional indictments against Mexican political figures could follow as cartel investigations advance.
• The situation escalated further after President Donald Trump warned that the US could act unilaterally against drug cartels if Mexico “does not do its job”. U.S. officials also suggested that cooperation from detained cartel leaders could lead to more prosecutions involving Mexican authorities.
• In parallel, the U.S. State Department reportedly launched a review of Mexico’s 53 consulates across the United States, with officials indicating that possible closures could be considered as part of a broader reassessment of bilateral relations.
SOURCE: EL UNIVERSAL, EL FINANCIERO
- MEXICO
MEXICO CONSOLIDATES POSITION AS TOP U.S. TRADING PARTNER
• Mexico remained the United States’ largest trading partner in March 2026, reaching a record USD 51.2 billion in exports to the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Mexican goods represented 16.9% of total U.S. imports during the month, surpassing Canada and China, while exports grew 6.7% year-over-year and 15.5% compared to February.
• In the first quarter of 2026, Mexican exports to the U.S. totalled USD 138 billion, also a historic high for the period. At the same time, Mexico remained the leading destination for U.S. exports, receiving USD 93.3 billion in goods during the quarter.
• The figures reinforce Mexico’s growing role within North American supply chains amid ongoing shifts in global trade patterns and continued declines in Chinese exports to the U.S. The data also reflects the competitive advantages derived from the USMCA framework.
• Despite rising bilateral tensions over security issues, the commercial relationship between Mexico and the United States continues to show strong resilience.
• Trade and investment flows remain deeply integrated, underscoring the strategic importance of economic ties for both countries even amid political friction.
SOURCE: EL FINANCIERO
NEWS BY STATE
BAJA
CALIFORNIA
Baja California strengthened its international business ties during the Mexico–Canada Trade Mission held in Toronto, Canada, focused on expanding investment opportunities and reinforcing regional supply chains across North America. Organized jointly by the Governments of Canada and Mexico, the mission included B2B meetings, industry visits, and discussions with business organizations to promote collaboration between Canadian companies and suppliers based in Baja California. According to Kurt Honold Morales, the state’s participation centered on strategic sectors such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and medical devices, leveraging Baja California’s strong industrial base and strategic location. The agenda also focused on innovation, technology exchange, and strengthening productive integration between both regions through partnerships with Canadian economic development and industrial organizations.
SOURCE: INDUSTRIAL NEWS BC
NEWS BY STATE
CHIHUAHUA
Chihuahua strengthened its international investment attraction strategy through a trade mission to Poland, holding meetings with government officials, industry leaders, and businesses in key cities including Warsaw, Rzeszów, Katowice, and Gliwice. The mission focused on expanding economic and technological collaboration with Europe, particularly in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, innovation, automation, and global trade. A major priority was strengthening ties with Aviation Valley, Central Europe’s leading aerospace cluster, to explore supplier development, talent exchange, and supply chain integration opportunities. The initiative also aims to position Chihuahua as a strategic gateway for European companies seeking access to the North American market through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement amid growing nearshoring trends and global supply chain reconfiguration.
SOURCE: MEXICO INDUSTRY
NEWS BY STATE
COAHUILA
Stellantis celebrated the 45th anniversary of its Saltillo North Engine Plant, a key manufacturing facility in Coahuila that has produced more than 17 million engines since operations began in 1981. The plant supplies the North American market with high-performance HEMI and Hurricane engines and is the only facility in the world capable of manufacturing both engine architectures simultaneously. Current production includes several HEMI variants and the 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo engines used in vehicles such as the Ram 1500, Dodge Charger, Jeep Wagoneer, and Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Stellantis highlighted the plant’s skilled workforce of more than 3,000 employees and Mexico’s strong supplier network as key factors behind its quality and export performance, reinforcing the company’s long-term engine manufacturing strategy in the region.
SOURCE: MEXICO INDUSTRY
NEWS BY STATE
NUEVO LEON
CIIMA 2026 brought together companies, industry leaders, and technology specialists in Monterrey, Nuevo León to discuss the future of manufacturing through digital technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence. The event focused on how tools such as AI, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and smart manufacturing systems are transforming production models, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening Mexico’s industrial competitiveness. Participants emphasized that digitalization has become a strategic priority for manufacturers seeking to optimize processes, reduce operational downtime, and meet growing international demand. Discussions also highlighted the role of nearshoring and regional supply chain integration in driving advanced manufacturing investment in Mexico, particularly in industrial hubs like Nuevo León, while stressing the importance of collaboration between manufacturers, industrial clusters, and technology developers to accelerate the transition toward Industry 4.0.
SOURCE: TU INTERFAZ DE NEGOCIOS
NEWS BY STATE
QUERETARO
Querétaro is strengthening its aerospace talent development efforts through new collaboration opportunities between academic institutions and industry organizations, following a visit by representatives from the Clúster Aeroespacial Sonora, Cámara Mexicano-Alemana de Comercio e Industria, and Consejo Mexicano de Educación Aeroespacial. The discussions focused on enhancing human capital training for the aerospace sector through advanced manufacturing, engineering, automation, and aeronautical technology programs. Participants emphasized the importance of partnerships between universities, industry, and international organizations to develop specialized talent, promote innovation and research projects, and strengthen Mexico’s aerospace competitiveness. The meeting also reinforced collaboration between major aerospace hubs such as Sonora and Querétaro, as Mexico continues to attract aerospace investment due to its manufacturing capabilities, skilled workforce, and integration with North American supply chains.
SOURCE: MEXICO INDUSTRY
NEWS BY STATE GUANAJUATO
Guanajuato has secured more than $3.77 billion USD in investment commitments during the current state administration, reaching nearly half of its six-year investment attraction goal through 50 active projects that have generated almost 12,000 direct jobs across strategic sectors including automotive, advanced manufacturing, technology, agroindustry, chemicals, plastics, metalworking, and textiles. Led by Governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, the state continues to strengthen its industrial competitiveness through talent development, logistics connectivity, and infrastructure. Over the past seven years, Guanajuato has accumulated more than $7.65 billion USD in foreign direct investment, reinforcing its position as one of Mexico’s top destinations for productive investment despite global economic challenges and trade uncertainty. The state also maintains a pipeline of 25 additional projects worth over $1.1 billion USD, expected to create more than 7,000 jobs and further support economic growth, exports, and advanced industrial development.
SOURCE:CLUSTER INDUSTRIAL
NEWS BY STATE
MEXICO CITY
• Mexico City emerged as Mexico’s most active industrial real estate market in April 2026, registering 108,000 square meters of new industrial construction starts, according to data from Solili. The figure doubled the volume reported during the same month in 2025 and accounted for 45% of all industrial developments initiated nationwide during the period.
• The performance highlights the continued strength of the Mexico City metropolitan industrial market despite slower construction activity in some regions of the country. Demand remains driven by logistics operations, urban distribution, and the expansion of e-commerce, particularly among companies seeking proximity to major consumption centers.
• The Zumpango industrial corridor consolidated its position as the primary expansion hub within the metropolitan market, concentrating nearly half of all new projects initiated in April. The area has gained importance due to available land, improving highway connectivity, and expanding transportation infrastructure that supports regional logistics operations.
• The results reinforce Mexico City’s strategic role as one of the country’s most important logistics and industrial markets.
SOURCE: REAL ESTATE
NEWS BY STATE STATE OF MEXICO
• Fibra Uno (FUNO) is accelerating its industrial expansion strategy toward the Huehuetoca-Zumpango corridor as land scarcity limits large-scale development opportunities in the traditional Cuautitlán-Tultitlán-Tepotzotlán (CTT) industrial corridor within the Valley of Mexico.
• The company is currently developing T-MEX Park, one of its most significant industrial projects, in an area that is rapidly emerging as the next major logistics and industrial hub in central Mexico.
• According to company executives, more than one million square meters of industrial space are already under construction in the corridor, with an initial development potential of up to two million square meters and long-term capacity that could eventually reach four million square meters.
• The corridor’s attractiveness is supported by expanding logistics infrastructure and strategic connectivity. Its proximity to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), along with access to the Circuito Exterior Mexiquense and rail infrastructure, strengthens its position as a key logistics platform for distribution and industrial operations serving central Mexico.
• Overall, the migration of industrial development toward Huehuetoca-Zumpango signals a structural transformation in the region’s logistics landscape, driven by land availability, rising demand for modern industrial space, and the growing importance of multimodal connectivity in supply chain operations.
SOURCE: CENTRO URBANO
INVESTMENT NEWS
Central México
SOLAR INTERNATIONAL CORE CANADA
Solar International Core Canada, a Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturer, announced an investment of US$2 billion in Hidalgo to build a plant for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The facility will be located in the Polo de Desarrollo Económico de Zapotlán, with an initial US$70 million allocated to land acquisition, positioning Hidalgo as a strategic hub in the global pharmaceutical supply chain.
CELO
CELO, a Spanish global manufacturer of high-performance fastening solutions, opened a new manufacturing plant in Guanajuato with annual capacity of up to 250 million screws. The 2,238- square-meter facility, certified ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, will supply the automotive, electronics, medical technology, and industrial sectors across North America.
MACLEAN ENGINEERING
MacLean Engineering, a Canadian global manufacturer of underground mining equipment, announced the acquisition of a new 7,000-square-meter industrial facility in El Marqués, Querétaro, adjacent to its existing operations. The expansion will increase production capacity, broaden service offerings for the Latin American mining industry, and generate new specialized employment opportunities.
SOURCES: INDUSTRY NEWS MX , CLUSTER INDUSTRIAL
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