The Mexican government is carrying out a strategy to consolidate the presence of American companies in the country, especially in light of Donald Trump's tariff threats. One of the most recent initiatives was presented by a retail company that intends to invest 1.3 billion dollars in Mexico.
From the Ministry of Economy, headed by Marcelo Ebrard, work is being done to accelerate other investment projects with companies such as Modelez, Carrier, and Stellantis. These companies have challenged Trump's protectionist policies, which has created some tension between them and the U.S. government.
Carrier, for example, chose to close its plants in Indiana and move to Nuevo León despite pressures from then-President Trump. The same happened with Rexnord, which decided to move to Mexico instead of staying on U.S. territory. These moves have been seen as a response to Trump's policies and his emphasis on domestic production.
Another notable case is Modelez, which preferred to invest in Salinas Victoria instead of doing so in Chicago, prompting Trump to publicly express his rejection of the company's product. In this line, Stellantis is being closely monitored as it expands in Coahuila despite the climate of uncertainty generated by Trump's trade threats.
The Mexican government's goal is for these companies to continue betting on Mexico, even expanding their operations in the country. In a context of financial instability and unpredictable actions from Trump, who often resorts to trade threats, Mexico seeks to strengthen its position as an attractive destination for foreign investments.
Recently, Palacio Nacional has witnessed several announcements of new investments, such as Home Depot's commitment to increase its presence in Mexico. This government strategy aims to counteract protectionist policies and promote foreign investment at a time of uncertainty in the international economic arena.
