Mexico Business and Economy News

•February 25, 2026

Trump’s 10% global tariff starts, USMCA exempts Mexico

U.S. starts a 10% global import duty for 150 days. Mexico’s USMCA/T-MEC goods are exempt, but non-qualifying items still pay.

•February 24, 2026

Mexico’s push to shrink cash payments in favor of digital transactions

In a Feb. 24, 2026, interview, the head of Asociación de Bancos de México, Emilio Romano, described a coordinated effort with the federal government to roll out...

•February 23, 2026

Ajijic neighbors support “Berry Man” after truck burned in blockade

Ajijic neighbors began a support drive after a vendor lost truck and goods during Jalisco blockades on Sunday, February 22.

•February 23, 2026

Peso slips as tariffs and security risks outweigh GDP

The peso fell on Feb. 23 as U.S. tariff signals and security risks in Mexico outweighed stronger-than-expected GDP data.

•February 21, 2026

Canada beef sees Mexico as anchor for export shift

Mexico is Canada’s third-largest beef export market. Shipments hit about 24,000 tonnes in 2025, valued at $256m, as the USMCA review nears.

•February 20, 2026

Supreme Court strikes Trump tariffs and jolts USMCA review

Court limits emergency-powers tariffs, shaking trade leverage just as North America heads into the 2026 USMCA review and renewal clock.

Strong Peso Leaves American Tourists Spending Less in Mexico

•February 20, 2026

Strong Peso Leaves American Tourists and Expats Spending Less in Mexico

A stronger Mexican peso is cutting into Americans’ wallets. U.S. tourists in Mexico are spending more cautiously and expats living on dollar incomes feel the...