
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tariff Tensions: Mexico’s Economic Struggles and Gender Equality’s Promise
Explore the impact of U.S. tariffs on Mexico's economy, pushing it towards a potential recession. Delve into the broader implications for international trade and economic strategies in Latin America. Additionally, discover how increasing female labor participation could significantly boost Mexico's GDP, highlighting the intersection of gender equality and economic growth. This episode offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Mexico's economic future.
Sources:
https://elpais.com/mexico/economia/2025-03-04/debilidad-en-la-inversion-caida-del-consumo-y-una-posible-recesion-los-efectos-de-los-aranceles-de-trump-en-mexico.html
https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/economia/pib-mexico-creceria-6-9-billones-pesos-incorporan-mujeres-mercado-laboral-imco-20250303-748703.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) The effects of Trump tariffs in Mexico: investment weakness, falling consumption and a bud recession
(00:04:25) El PIB de México crecería en 6.9 billones de pesos si se incorporan más mujeres al mercado laboral: IMCO