Week 34: Mexico Trade & Investment Highlights

Week 34: Mexico Trade & Investment Highlights 

Taiwan’s Mexico Trade Ties Grow on AI and USMCA

Taiwan is expanding trade and investment ties with Mexico as AI infrastructure demand drives growth in semiconductors, servers, computing equipment and electronics manufacturing. With more than 300 Taiwanese companies already operating in Mexico, USMCA access, lower tariffs on Mexican computer equipment entering the United States and near-fully utilized manufacturing capacity could encourage additional Taiwanese investment and strengthen Mexico’s role in North American technology supply chains.  

Laredo Plans US$1.2 Billion Border Infrastructure Expansion

Laredo and South Texas will receive more than US$1.2 billion in federal infrastructure funding for five projects that will expand Border Patrol facilities, inspection capacity and processing infrastructure along the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo trade corridor. The investment comes as Port Laredo handles record trade volumes and as automotive, aerospace, technology and advanced manufacturing supply chains increase demand for faster, more reliable cross-border logistics between Mexico and the United States. 

Nuevo Leon Leads Mexico’s IMMEX Export Growth

Nuevo Leon’s IMMEX exports surpassed US$17 billion in the first five months of 2026, underscoring the state’s position as a key manufacturing and export hub as Mexico’s manufacturing exports exceeded US$355 billion in 1H2026. The expansion is increasing the importance of customs compliance, supply-chain traceability and regulatory preparedness, particularly as manufacturers navigate the USMCA review while Mexico’s computer equipment exports surge on rising AI infrastructure demand. 

Industrial Parks Target Supply Chain Gaps in Mexico

Mexico’s industrial parks are increasingly positioning themselves as supply-chain development platforms rather than simply real estate assets. AMPIP is identifying gaps in automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical and logistics value chains while using industrial intelligence to attract specialized suppliers, as infrastructure availability and North American integration become increasingly important ahead of the USMCA review.

Coahuila Adds 201 Investments Since 2024

Coahuila has strengthened its position as a leading industrial and manufacturing hub with 201 investment projects confirmed between 2024 and Aug. 6, 2026. The state's latest projects, including new facilities from Grupo GIASA and Grupo JIBE, are expanding manufacturing capacity and industrial space in Saltillo and Torreon. Supported by export strength, labor stability, security and infrastructure, Coahuila is positioning itself to capture additional investment linked to nearshoring and North American supply-chain development.