How Mexico Is Winning the Nearshoring Race

International Business with Fexingo: Global Trade, Cross-Border Deals, and Multinational Operations · Aug 3, 2026 · 8m · transcript

This episode examines why Mexico has become the biggest winner in the nearshoring boom, as the US trade deficit widens and companies shift supply chains away from Asia. We look at the numbers: US goods imports from Mexico hit a record in 2025, while the trade-weighted dollar has softened. We break down the specific industries driving the shift—autos, electronics, and medical devices—and the challenges Mexico still faces, from infrastructure bottlenecks to energy policy. We also consider what this means for US workers, the broader trade balance, and the future of global manufacturing. With…