Nuevo León (NL), with an economic vocation centered on industry and manufacturing, sees the concentration of nearshoring in the manufacturing industry without the corresponding technology transfer as a threat. This concern is reflected in the recently published NL 2040 Strategic Plan, which highlights that this industry contributes 25% of the state GDP.
The state government recognizes the need to diversify the industrial policy focused on the transformation industry. The possibility of exploring new potentials, such as becoming a service provider in more advanced links of the value chain, like accounting and financial administrative IT services, is proposed. It is specifically mentioned that the manufacturing industry is crucial for the state, but there is also a desire to develop other sectors.
Despite the perspective on nearshoring, which could be affected by Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Mexican products, it is considered that NL will continue to receive investments aimed at other parts of the world, although it might lose some competitiveness due to its proximity to the US. Jorge Moreno, a professor at the Faculty of Economics of UANL, has indicated that the opportunity of nearshoring is threatened by this measure.
The strategic document highlights NL's potential in renewable energies, specifically in wind and solar energy, but it also identifies weaknesses in public climate and technological policies. The dependency on fossil fuels and the emission of greenhouse gases are recognized as challenges to be faced.
Caintra has emphasized the importance of promoting renewable energies for a more sustainable and competitive industry. It has been noted that the participation of clean energies in energy generation must be increased, considering that it currently represents a significant deficit. In this sense, the need to promote the participation of clean energies in energy generation is highlighted.
The state government recognizes financial insufficiency to face the effects of climate change and political uncertainty at the national level as threats. In its Agenda of Priorities, it proposes to work on energy self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, as well as strengthening the productivity of human capital and local companies to face future challenges.
