INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Mexico reported a 1.3% economic growth in June 2025 compared to last year, according to figures from the official statistics agency INEGI
The country managed only a 0.2% uptick from May to June, showing just small progress instead of a strong recovery.Factories, especially
those exporting steel, cars, and aluminum to the United States, feel the strain of new U.S
import tariffs that began earlier this year
Businesses that cannot meet strict trade deal rules now pay extra, and some have slowed or stopped production.As a result, Mexico lost over
139,000 formal jobs from April through June, the worst labor dip since the pandemic in 2020
tough for workers to keep up
Investments in machinery and equipment have declined for eight months straight, putting more small businesses at risk.The Mexican central
bank predicts a small shrink in the economy for the full year 2025
U.S., but shifts in rules and tariffs have forced many businesses to rethink supply chains quickly to avoid higher costs
This environment adds stress to jobs and household budgets across the board.Officials and business leaders hope for relief through policy
change or improved demand, but the data shows stubborn problems for manufacturers, exporters, and families alike.The country now faces real
challenges to keep its economy moving forward through the rest of the year, with little room for error.
