From East to West: How Mexico Is Forging the Next Chapter in Global Manufacturing

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In the past few decades, it's been like watching the world shrink right in front of us. Globalization has turned our planet into this super connected place where everything's buzzing. Borders? They've become kinda blurry. Businesses? Oh man, they're popping up all over the globe. And tech? Well, it's like the ultimate game-changer, making even the most remote spots possible market hotspots.

But winds of change are blowing once again. Enter: Slowbalization. While it might sound like we're hitting the brakes, it's a bit more complicated than that. Countries are revisiting the whole global trade angle thanks to the volatile past few years we’ve witnessed - from rising trade tensions, evolving geopolitics, and supply chain crises driven by COVID. We're moving from that whole worldwide party mode to a chill regional hangout scene.

In this series on Things Have Changed Podcast, we're going to unravel the layers behind this shift. Specifically, Mexico is emerging as a standout beneficiary, as US companies aim to divest from China and invest closer to home!

Amidst the intricacies of Slowbalization, Mexico emerges as a standout beneficiary. As the whirlwind of global trade cools and countries seek more regional, strategic partnerships, Mexico's geographical proximity to the US and robust trade agreements place it at a pivotal position.

As companies reevaluate supply chains and lean towards nearshoring, Mexico's blend of competitive labor costs, established manufacturing prowess, and its strengthened ties with the U.S. through agreements like the USMCA, makes it a beacon for businesses looking for agility and resilience in this new economic landscape. In essence, Slowbalization is opening doors for Mexico that globalization merely hinted at.
Helpful Links:

• https://www.morganstanley.com/ideas/mexico-nearshoring-gdp-growth
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/mexicos-industrial-hubs-grow-as-part-of-trade-shift-toward-nearshoring-11675257070
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-u-s-and-china-are-breaking-up-in-charts-282bd878?mod=Searchresults_pos5&page=1
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-06-28/supply-chain-latest-us-nearshoring-proof-grows-as-mexico-exports-jump?in_source=embedded-checkout-banner#xj4y7vzkg

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