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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Mexico. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Mexico City

Head of State

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Head of Government

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

An aerial view of the Contecon Manzanillo container terminal at the Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, a key gateway for trade with Asia. Photo: Handout

China-Latin America relations

Beijing rejects US tariff report as Mexico plans new China trade curbs

He Yadong says US levies threaten supply chains, while Mexico considers new duties on Chinese steel and textiles.

21 Aug 2026 - 4:45AMvideocam

US-China trade war

Editorial | ‘Transshipment scam’ is not a global conspiracy but a warning to the US

20 Aug 2026 - 7:15AM

US-China relations

Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme

19 Aug 2026 - 10:09AMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

Mexico weighs tougher trade rules for China, as US talks grind on

The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump.

19 Aug 2026 - 5:09AMvideocam

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on August 5. Photo: EPA

Canada

Trump delays 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports for 3 days

The US president also said the Keystone XL Pipeline project cancelled by Biden ‘may be awoken from the grave’.

19 Aug 2026 - 12:29PMvideocam

US-China trade war

US-China AI trade decoupling ‘manageable’ – but tech curbs a ‘wild card’: Citi

Beijing can weather current trade friction but tightening restrictions on open-weight models complicate outlook, analysts say.

14 Aug 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

China-Latin America relations

US accuses 9 Latin American countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs

More than 40 countries targeted for helping Beijing illegally avoid tariffs by rerouting trade via nations with lower American import duties.

14 Aug 2026 - 7:34AMvideocam

Chinese container ship Cosco Shipping Rose docks at the Panama Canal’s Cocoli locks in Panama City. The White House has accused nine Latin American economies of helping Beijing illegally evade US tariffs by rerouting trade through countries with lower US import duties. Photo: AP

US-China trade war

US accuses Chinese exporters of masterminding ‘Great Transshipment Scam’

White House alleges that companies are systematically routing trade through third-party nations to evade US tariffs.

14 Aug 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

Natural disasters

Colombia quake death toll hits 265, as rescuers race against the clock

As many as thousands of people are still missing, with the first 48 to 72 hours being crucial for retrieving survivors.

13 Aug 2026 - 2:26PMvideocam

China-Latin America relations

China offers Colombia quake aid as new government pivots towards US

Beijing pledges help after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake, but its ambassador’s request for a coordinator remains unanswered.

13 Aug 2026 - 6:15AMvideocam

Rescuers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building in Cali, Colombia, on Wednesday, two days after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 people. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military gear to China

Chen Dingwei, 29, pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally procure US military-grade satellite modems and radios for export to China.

11 Aug 2026 - 6:27AMvideocam

A Chinese national pleaded guilty in federal court in Salt Lake City on Monday to violating the Arms Export Control Act after attempting to illegally procure US military-grade satellite communications equipment for export to China. Photo: Shutterstock

US-China trade war

China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs

The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington.

10 Aug 2026 - 7:52PM

Canada

Canada’s British Columbia gets federal help as wildfire forces evacuations

Wildfire prompts Canadian province to declare a state of emergency and evacuate about 18,000 people.

10 Aug 2026 - 11:56AM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Demand for affordable EVs will force open US market to Chinese models: analysts

The pressure is likely to mount after consumers in the two neighbouring markets of Mexico and Canada adopt Chinese EVs.

9 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM

Cars for export including BYD, Cherry and SAIC models, are seen at Shanghai port in Shanghai on August 7, 2026. Photo: CN-STR/AFP

Americas and the Caribbean

Mexican social media influencer killed during live stream

Authorities implied the killing linked to cartel violence but did not blame any particular group.

6 Aug 2026 - 5:57PM

Onlookers stand behind a police cordon as forensic technicians and police officers work at the crime scene where Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Mexico on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

US-China trade war

Strong as steel: Trump tariffs spark a US production increase

US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025.

5 Aug 2026 - 8:35AM

United States

First deaths reported in US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan confirms two fatalities as nationwide cases surpass 18,000, with tainted lettuce identified as one key source.

4 Aug 2026 - 10:53AM

International Property

Foreign US home buying down 14% as Chinese lead high-end market

The drop in foreign homebuyer activity mirrors the decline in international visitors and tourists to the US, says realty group.

31 Jul 2026 - 4:38PM

An aerial view along Pompano Beach in Florida, the top US state for foreign homebuyers. Photo: TNS

US-China trade war

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say.

30 Jul 2026 - 5:50AMvideocam

United States

Outside In | Why Donald Trump may regret reheating his global trade war

Over the coming months, efforts to China-proof supply chains are likely to drive US foreign policy. Success, however, is unlikely to follow.

24 Jul 2026 - 8:49PM

US-China trade war

Trump’s new tariffs, stock market intervention, mega IPOs

This week: Trump levies new tariffs against 60 US trading partners, China’s ‘national team’ investors prop up tumbling stock market, and Bessent threatens sanctions against Chinese AI developers. Next week: CXMT debuts in Shanghai followed by Zhongji Innolight in Hong Kong after blockbuster IPOs, China’s Politburo likely to discuss economy, ChinaJoy draws gamers in Shanghai, and more.

24 Jul 2026 - 5:01PM

US-China trade war

Liberation Day 2.0? US slaps fresh wave of tariffs on China, 50-plus economies

‘Forced labour’ duties replace Trump administration’s original sweeping levies but are unlikely to generate the same level of global shock.

25 Jul 2026 - 6:38AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump at a rally in Georgia on Wednesday, before the administration’s tariff announcement. Photo: AP

Electric & new energy vehicles

As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs

BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry.

21 Jul 2026 - 3:00PM

Donald Trump

Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, escalating trade war

Ottawa says new duties violate USMCA as Trump uses untested 1930 law to hit Canadian imports.

21 Jul 2026 - 1:51PM

United States

US jails Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ for life

Most high-profile Mexican drug lord sentenced in the US since 2019 expresses remorse in court.

21 Jul 2026 - 11:50AM

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada reading his sentencing statement. Image: Elizabeth Williams via AP

China stock market

Citi bets on China amid AI volatility, geopolitical friction

Wall Street giant adjusts emerging market asset allocation recommendation, identifying China as benefiting from a broadening market rally.

20 Jul 2026 - 12:18PM

An electronic board shows Shanghai stock indices in the city's Lujiazui financial district. Citgroup has upgraded China to 'overweight' as it looks for assets poised to benefit from a broadening market rally. Photo: Reuters

Fifa World Cup 2026

Trump and Infantino set to face red-card protest at Fifa World Cup final

The US president and Fifa boss have faced criticism after US striker Folarin Balogun had his ban lifted despite receiving a red card.

20 Jul 2026 - 11:55AM

Fifa World Cup 2026

Editorial | World Cup has showcased the beautiful game despite some ugly moments

While high ticket prices, visa issues and a Trump intervention cast a shadow on the tournament, the engrossing competition has also brought people together.

19 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

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Mexico

Beijing rejects US tariff report as Mexico plans new China trade curbs

He Yadong says US levies threaten supply chains, while Mexico considers new duties on Chinese steel and textiles.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | ‘Transshipment scam’ is not a global conspiracy but a warning to the US

Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme

Mexico weighs tougher trade rules for China, as US talks grind on

The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump.

Trump delays 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports for 3 days

The US president also said the Keystone XL Pipeline project cancelled by Biden ‘may be awoken from the grave’.

US-China AI trade decoupling ‘manageable’ – but tech curbs a ‘wild card’: Citi

Beijing can weather current trade friction but tightening restrictions on open-weight models complicate outlook, analysts say.

US accuses 9 Latin American countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs

More than 40 countries targeted for helping Beijing illegally avoid tariffs by rerouting trade via nations with lower American import duties.

US accuses Chinese exporters of masterminding ‘Great Transshipment Scam’

White House alleges that companies are systematically routing trade through third-party nations to evade US tariffs.

Colombia quake death toll hits 265, as rescuers race against the clock

As many as thousands of people are still missing, with the first 48 to 72 hours being crucial for retrieving survivors.

China offers Colombia quake aid as new government pivots towards US

Beijing pledges help after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake, but its ambassador’s request for a coordinator remains unanswered.

Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military gear to China

Chen Dingwei, 29, pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally procure US military-grade satellite modems and radios for export to China.

China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs

The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington.

Canada’s British Columbia gets federal help as wildfire forces evacuations

Wildfire prompts Canadian province to declare a state of emergency and evacuate about 18,000 people.

Demand for affordable EVs will force open US market to Chinese models: analysts

The pressure is likely to mount after consumers in the two neighbouring markets of Mexico and Canada adopt Chinese EVs.

Mexican social media influencer killed during live stream

Authorities implied the killing linked to cartel violence but did not blame any particular group.

Strong as steel: Trump tariffs spark a US production increase

US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025.

First deaths reported in US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan confirms two fatalities as nationwide cases surpass 18,000, with tainted lettuce identified as one key source.

Foreign US home buying down 14% as Chinese lead high-end market

The drop in foreign homebuyer activity mirrors the decline in international visitors and tourists to the US, says realty group.

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say.

Outside In | Why Donald Trump may regret reheating his global trade war

Over the coming months, efforts to China-proof supply chains are likely to drive US foreign policy. Success, however, is unlikely to follow.

Trump’s new tariffs, stock market intervention, mega IPOs

Liberation Day 2.0? US slaps fresh wave of tariffs on China, 50-plus economies

‘Forced labour’ duties replace Trump administration’s original sweeping levies but are unlikely to generate the same level of global shock.

As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs

BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry.

Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, escalating trade war

Ottawa says new duties violate USMCA as Trump uses untested 1930 law to hit Canadian imports.

US jails Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ for life

Most high-profile Mexican drug lord sentenced in the US since 2019 expresses remorse in court.

Citi bets on China amid AI volatility, geopolitical friction

Wall Street giant adjusts emerging market asset allocation recommendation, identifying China as benefiting from a broadening market rally.

Trump and Infantino set to face red-card protest at Fifa World Cup final

The US president and Fifa boss have faced criticism after US striker Folarin Balogun had his ban lifted despite receiving a red card.

Editorial | World Cup has showcased the beautiful game despite some ugly moments

While high ticket prices, visa issues and a Trump intervention cast a shadow on the tournament, the engrossing competition has also brought people together.

Editorial | ‘Transshipment scam’ is not a global conspiracy but a warning to the US