Week 35: Mexico Trade & Investment Highlights

Mexico strengthens trade, investment and supply chains as Chile ties deepen, while Nuevo Leon and Jalisco attract FDI and manufacturing expands.

Mexico and Chile Deepen Trade Ties to Drive Investment

Mexico and Chile are strengthening their free trade relationship through updated rules of origin, enhanced trade data cooperation and efforts to develop regional and global value chains. The evolving partnership is also creating opportunities in high-value services, including technology, AI, engineering, fintech, sustainability and specialized industrial solutions, as Mexican companies increasingly seek Chilean expertise and both economies pursue deeper investment and economic integration. 

Mexico’s $16 Billion Aluminum Industry Targets North America

Mexico’s US$16 billion aluminum industry is strengthening its role in North American manufacturing as Nuevo Leon expands its position as a transformation and export hub. The sector is navigating US tariffs and the USMCA review while pursuing greater access to primary and secondary aluminum, investment in automation and opportunities linked to recycling and the circular economy.

Index Nuevo Leon Certifies Pymes to Expand Local Supply Chains

PROCIM, a new supplier certification initiative from Index Nuevo León, will evaluate local Pymes across production, logistics, finance and quality to help them meet multinational manufacturers’ procurement requirements. The program targets greater domestic supply-chain integration in Nuevo León, where IMMEX exports reached US$20.7 billion in 1H2026, while rising compliance, traceability and USMCA-related requirements make qualified local suppliers increasingly strategic. 

Jalisco Surpasses 2025 FDI in First Half of 2026

Jalisco attracted US$1.406 billion in FDI in 1H2026, more than 50% above the same period in 2025 and already US$153.4 million above its full-year 2025 total, moving the state into Mexico’s top five FDI destinations for a second consecutive quarter. The performance strengthens Jalisco’s investment case for nearshoring, advanced manufacturing, industrial parks, logistics and export-oriented supply chains, while its established technology and manufacturing ecosystem could create further opportunities for local suppliers and international companies expanding in Mexico. 

Nuevo Leon Targets US$150 Billion in New Investments

Nuevo Leon has accumulated more than US$135 billion in domestic and foreign investment and aims to reach US$150 billion by October, supported by its manufacturing strength, IMMEX export activity, industrial workforce and established infrastructure. The investment pipeline is creating opportunities beyond manufacturing, driving demand for industrial real estate, construction, logistics, energy infrastructure and supply-chain services as the state strengthens its position as a leading nearshoring and export hub in Mexico.