In the framework of his inauguration as president of Canacar for the period 2025-26, Miguel Ángel Martínez Millán stated that the cargo transportation industry is paralyzed due to the uncertainty generated by Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs, a situation that has recently worsened. Currently, more than 50% of transportation units are parked waiting for a resolution regarding this issue.
This problem has caused a significant disruption in cargo transportation operations, with around 200,000 trucks immobilized due to the tariffs imposed against Mexico, with rates of up to 25% announced since March 3. The situation affects both operators and companies that have cargo in yards, ports, or waiting to cross the northern border while these tariff measures are resolved.
Martínez Millán emphasized that the impact is noticeable not only at border crossings but also nationally, given that the Mexican economy is closely linked to international and domestic goods flows. Furthermore, he highlighted that the uncertainty regarding the duration of the tariffs and their impact on Mexican exports has caused significant losses since the beginning of this situation.
On the first day of tariff implementation, Canacar regions reported million-dollar losses in cities like Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez, where a 30% decrease in exports through the Ciudad Juárez customs has been observed. Manuel Sotelo, vice president of the northern region of Canacar, reported that around 70 million dollars worth of goods are currently stranded, waiting for a resolution that allows operations to resume smoothly.
