US-Mexico Trade: New Agreements and Energy Reforms Reshape Relations

In today's episode, we explore the landmark trade agreement between Mexico and the United States, which aims to enhance their trade balance and positions Mexico as the top export market for U.S. agricultural products. We also delve into Mexico's sweeping energy sector reforms, which increase state control while opening doors for private sector involvement in renewable energy. Join us as we unpack these significant developments and their implications for North American trade dynamics. Sources: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/29/mexico-texas-water-deal-donald-trump/ https://www.cobank.com/knowledge-exchange/general/mexico-poised-to-claim-top-export-spot-for-us-ag-products https://southernagtoday.org/2025/04/09/tomato-trade-wars-how-the-suspension-agreement-with-mexico-shapes-the-u-s-market/ https://its.ucdavis.edu/blog-post/tariffs-transitions-and-trade-mexicos-ev-gambit/ https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250501-sheinbaum-says-agreed-with-trump-to-improve-us-mexico-trade-balance https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/1/mexicos-stolen-oil-crisis-cartels-tapping-pipelines-profit/ https://natlawreview.com/article/mexicos-federal-executive-proposes-reforms-competition-law https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/fitch-affirms-comision-federal-de-electricidad-idrs-at-bbb-outlook-stable-29-04-2025 https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/mexico-marks-a-new-era-for-national-energy-policy https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/oil-refineries https://www.csis.org/analysis/growing-together-north-american-agricultural-powerhouse https://www.fas.usda.gov/newsroom/export-sales-mexico-53 https://www.cobank.com/knowledge-exchange/general/mexico-poised-to-claim-top-export-spot-for-us-ag-products https://mexicobusiness.news/trade-and-investment/news/mexico-reports-96-trade-surplus-march-amid-global-strains https://www.indexbox.io/blog/mexicos-economy-avoids-recession-with-agricultural-boost-in-2025/