Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Mexico’s Export Boom and U.S. Trade Tensions
Explore Mexico's record-breaking $617 billion export achievement in 2024, highlighting its vital trade relationship with the U.S. amidst looming tariff threats from Donald Trump. Delve into the automotive sector's growth and the challenges posed by a trade deficit. Plus, Mexican Senator Toño Martín del Campo's proposal for a U.S.-Mexico agreement to tackle fentanyl trafficking and arms smuggling, emphasizing the intertwined futures of both nations' economies and security. A must-listen for those interested in the global economic landscape and international relations.
Sources:
https://elpais.com/mexico/economia/2025-01-27/las-exportaciones-de-mexico-crecen-un-41-y-alcanzan-un-record-de-mas-de-617000-millones-de-dolares-en-2024.html
https://www.lja.mx/2025/01/migracion-seguridad-economia-desafios-entre-mexico-estados-unidos-tono-martin-del-campo/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Las exportaciones de México crecen un 4,1% y alcanzan un récord de más de 617.000 millones de dólares en 2024
(00:04:24) Migration, Security and Economics are the challenges between Mexico and the United States: Toño Martín del Campo