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How Mexico Is Winning the Nearshoring Race in 2026
Lucas and Luna examine Mexico's emergence as the top nearshoring destination for global manufacturers, with foreign direct investment into the country surging 38% year-over-year to a record $42 billion in 2025. They focus on the specific case of Tesla's massive factory in Nuevo Leon, which ramped production to 500,000 vehicles in Q1 2026, and how this has reshaped supply chains across North America. The hosts discuss why Mexico is beating other nearshoring contenders like Vietnam and India, the role of the USMCA trade deal, and what the weak peso means for corporate profits. They…
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