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mexico
Trade US Widens Mexican Cartel Crackdown to Tequila Makers and Baby Shoe Company in Largest CJNG Sanctions Package
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on more than 50 Mexican individuals and companies tied to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), including tequila producers, a baby shoe manufacturer, and logistics firms. Announced by the Treasury Department's OFAC, the action freezes U.S. assets and prohibits business with sanctioned parties, targeting businesses allegedly used for money laundering and drug trafficking.
Trade New U.S. Tariffs Target Imports From China, Mexico, Canada and 57 Other Economies
The Trump administration replaced its temporary 10% global tariff with a new Section 301 tariff regime covering 60 economies that account for 99.4% of U.S. imports. The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, took effect July 24, 2026, and are based on forced labor investigations. Hundreds of product exemptions and tariff-rate quotas for textiles were also announced.
Trade US-Mexico Cross-Border Trade Hits $87.2B in May, Led by Laredo Port Surge
Mexico remained the largest US trading partner in May 2026, with two-way trade of $87.23 billion, a 17.06% increase from May 2025. Port Laredo was the busiest gateway, handling $36.33 billion in trade. Germany's Döhler Group invested $64 million in a new Mexico plant to support exports.
Manufacturing Mexico Heavy-Duty Truck Production and Exports to US Rebound in June 2026
Mexico's heavy-duty truck manufacturing sector saw a rebound in June 2026, with production up 7.6% and exports up 3.2% year over year, driven by US market recovery. However, first-half totals remain below 2025 levels. Industry leaders urge preservation of USMCA rules.
Manufacturing Toyota Shifts Tacoma Production from Mexico to San Antonio in $3.6 Billion Texas Expansion
Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio, Texas, assembly plant, adding 2.5 million square feet and 2,000 jobs to accommodate Tacoma pickup production shifting from Baja California, Mexico. The transition will occur gradually over about four years, with full build-out by 2030, and Toyota maintains operations elsewhere in Mexico.
Trade US sanctions target Mexican cartel fuel smuggling via maritime shadow fleets and falsified customs
The US Treasury's OFAC and FinCEN announced sanctions and an alert targeting a fuel smuggling network linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). The network uses falsified customs documents, shell companies, and maritime vessels to move illicit fuel between the US and Mexico. Maritime service providers and banks are put on notice for heightened due diligence.
Trade USMCA Renewal: Why the Expected Fight Over North American Trade Deal Never Kicked Off
This article explains why the anticipated political battle over the USMCA renewal did not materialize. The war with Iran absorbed the White House's focus, while the US administration believes its tariff strategy has already rebalanced North American trade relations. Formal talks with Mexico and Canada are proceeding without drama, and a 10-year countdown to expiry has begun.
Logistics Mexico trucking labor crunch intensifies with 14% vacancy rate, IRU warns
A new IRU survey finds 14% of commercial driver positions in Mexico are vacant, the second-highest rate among 18 markets. The shortage has worsened since 2021, leaving 90,000 trucks idle and threatening supply chains.
Logistics Mexico’s new customs rules could expose bad supply-chain data, CrimsonLogic warns
Mexico's mandatory electronic customs value declaration (MVE) requirement, effective Aug. 1, shifts customs filings from paper to digital. According to CrimsonLogic executive Winnie Lau, the new rules are likely to expose longstanding data-quality inconsistencies across cross-border supply chains, with importers facing potential fines of up to $6,000 and shipment delays.
Logistics Cargo theft falls in Mexico but attacks on truckers turn deadlier in 2026
Cargo theft investigations in Mexico declined 21% in the first five months of 2026, but trucking industry leaders report a sharp rise in violent attacks, with at least 14 commercial drivers killed this year. The Mexico-Pachuca Highway and the Veracruz-Puebla corridor remain high-risk zones, prompting calls for stronger security measures.
Trade USMCA enters uncertain future after U.S. rejects automatic renewal
The Trump administration has declined to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, triggering annual reviews until issues are resolved or the pact expires in 2036. Despite record North American trade of $1.58 trillion in 2025, the U.S. seeks changes. Bilateral negotiations with Mexico resume in July.
Logistics Port of Long Beach Recognizes Bali Express for Zero-Emission Truck Corridor to Mexico
The Port of Long Beach officially recognized Bali Express Services for establishing a Green Truck Corridor from Long Beach to Mexico, using compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric trucks. The corridor spans roughly 125 miles and aims to reduce emissions on a key U.S.-Mexico trade route.
Logistics Tequila, Trucking, and the Future of the Border: Carrier Vetting Takes Center Stage at MCBT 2026
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade (MCBT) convened in Laredo, Texas, drawing over 500 logistics companies. Key topics included carrier vetting in Mexico, the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and the role of tequila as the top U.S. import from Mexico.
Commodities Petrobras and Pemex Sign MoU for Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Cooperation
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras and Mexican state oil company Pemex have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on hydrocarbon projects in the Gulf of Mexico. The two-year agreement covers exploration and production in deepwater and mature fields, as well as industrial activities including refining, petrochemicals, and lower-carbon fuels.
Logistics US revokes 20,000 visas for Mexican truckers as cabotage crackdown expands
The US has revoked work visas for approximately 20,000 Mexican truck drivers between April 2025 and April 2026, according to Mexico's National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar). The crackdown, tied to an executive order by President Trump, has removed roughly 30,000 foreign drivers from US operations, with Mexican drivers accounting for two-thirds. As a result, trucking capacity is tightening and freight rates in the US are starting to rise, according to Canacar president Augusto Ramos Melo.
Logistics Echo Global Logistics Expands in Mexico with Domestic Transportation Offering
Echo Global Logistics announced intra-Mexico transportation services, integrating domestic moves with cross-border, customs, and warehousing. The expansion targets manufacturers nearshoring to Mexico. Separately, DP World entered exclusive talks for a container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi.
Manufacturing Mexico's Truck Factories Find Footing After Rough Start to 2026
Mexico's heavy-duty truck sector posted its strongest export month of 2026 in May, with production nearly matching year-earlier levels. Exports climbed from about 5,000 units in January to nearly 12,000 in May, driven by demand from the US market. Freightliner led production with 9,348 trucks, while wholesale sales rose but retail demand remained weak.
Technology VPN legality in USA, Canada, and Mexico: What World Cup travelers need to know
VPNs remain legal in all three 2026 FIFA World Cup host nations, but border officials can search devices and new state-level restrictions like Utah's age verification law may block connections. Travelers should understand their rights and consider obfuscation tools for a smooth experience.
Logistics Laredo Summit Debates Driverless Freight Corridors and B-1 Trucker Alternatives for US-Mexico Cross-Border Trade
At the 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference in Laredo, Texas, a panel debated two potential solutions to cross-border trucking challenges: a pilot program allowing U.S. truck drivers to deliver freight into Mexico, and a privately funded 165-mile driverless freight corridor linking Laredo and Monterrey. The discussions come amid regulatory and operational pressures, including the revocation of over 300 B-1 visas for Mexican drivers using the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge.
Trade Mexico Holds Top US Trade Spot as Trump Raises Doubts on Renewing USMCA
Mexico held its position as the top U.S. trading partner in April with $86.04 billion in two-way trade, a 23.4% increase year-over-year, extending a streak since 2023. President Donald Trump raised doubts about renewing the USMCA, stating he is not looking to renew it. USMCA negotiations continue with a second round of talks scheduled in Washington.
Logistics Visa Revocations Disrupt US-Mexico Cross-Border Trucking
Over 3,000 Mexican truck drivers have lost US visas due to cabotage violations, disrupting cross-border logistics. The enforcement stems from enhanced coordination between US DOT and CBP.