Mexico’s Economic Crossroads: Trade Tensions and Future Prospects

In today's episode, we explore the growing economic uncertainty in Mexico amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. We discuss the implications of new tariffs, the country's National Development Plan 2025–2030, and Fitch Ratings' forecast of a potential recession. Join us as we analyze the critical factors shaping Mexico's economic trajectory and the government's response to these challenges. Sources: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2679639-risks-rising-for-possible-recession-in-mexico-analysts https://mexicobusiness.news/finance/news/mexico-lowers-growth-forecast-amid-trade-uncertainty https://www.latinnews.com/component/k2/item/105420.html?archive=3&Itemid=6&cat_id=836243%3Ain-brief-fitch-affirms-mexico-s-stable-outlook-but-notes-risks https://macroattachment.cloud.itau.com.br/attachments/2b44fe9f-d2ab-42fa-b591-0bfe1fba35d7/MacroScenario-MX_Apr25.pdf https://www.argusmedia.com/zh/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2679639-risks-rising-for-possible-recession-in-mexico-analysts https://www.fxstreet.com/news/mexican-peso-surges-as-trump-sheinbaum-call-eases-trade-tensions-202504171925 https://smpslegal.com/en/mexico-opportunity-trump-tariffs/ https://www.monex.com.mx/portal/download/reportes/Economic%20Forecasts%20110425.pdf https://www.aoshearman.com/insights/a-new-era-of-global-trade-tensions https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-17/forget-iphones-trumps-tariff-war-could-reshape-us-economy-and-usher-in-a-new-world-order https://english.news.cn/northamerica/20250417/8678f429418e4655bf16711e488c232e/c.html https://www.riotimesonline.com/fitch-affirms-mexicos-rating-as-us-tariffs-loom-over-key-exports/ https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-6-764768-20250417 https://www.latinnews.com/component/k2/item/105420.html?archive=3&Itemid=6&cat_id=836243%3Ain-brief-fitch-affirms-mexico-s-stable-outlook-but-notes-risks https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/total-plays-ratings-unaffected-by-tap-issuance-16-04-2025 http://www.china.org.