Mexico and Brazil eye expanded trade deal ahead of August meeting
Amid uncertainty in their trade relationships with the United States, Mexico and Brazil are seeking to enhance their commercial ties with each other. SOURCE: Mexico News Daily President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke to her Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula), on Wednesday ahead of a visit to Mexico by a Brazilian government and […]
From “Contract Manufacturing” to “Product Thinking”: How EMS Builds Customer Lifetime Value
In the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, the traditional paradigm of “contract manufacturing” has long dominated, focusing on cost-efficiency and executing production tasks as specified by customers. However, with rising customer expectations, shorter product life cycles, and increasing technological complexity, this manufacturing-centric mindset is facing growing challenges.
After the Shock: Mexico’s Path to Leverage in a Disrupted Global Economy
The United States’ sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, first imposed in 2018, were designed to curb China’s economic rise. They largely failed. Between July 2018 and March 2025, China’s monthly exports surged from $185 billion to $314 billion—an increase of nearly 70 percent. But while the tariffs didn’t halt China’s momentum, they did reshape global trade and Mexico—cost-competitive and deeply integrated into U.S. manufacturing—emerged as one of the chief beneficiaries. That advantage cracked on February 1, 2025
Record Vehicle Output Highlights Strength of Mexico’s Automotive Manufacturing Regions
Mexico’s automotive industry is undergoing a transformation, fueled by a network of regional clusters that are capturing the attention of global manufacturers and investors. In 2024, Mexico manufactured a record-breaking 3.99 million light vehicles, surpassing the previous peak set in 2017. This marked a 5.56% increase over 2023, with nearly 87% of the units destined […]
US smartphone market grows 1% in Q2 2025, as Made-in-India shipments surge amid tariff risks
New research from Canalys (now part of Omdia) reveals that United States smartphone shipments grew by 1% in Q2 2025 as vendors continued to frontload device inventories amid tariff concerns. The uncertain outcome of negotiations with China has accelerated supply chain reorientation. The share of US smartphone shipments assembled in China shrank from 61% in Q2 2024 […]