Mexico’s broken economy: Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is tinkering, not reforming


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Antonio Ortiz-Mena notes that there are strong incentives for owners of smaller businesses to continue operating in the informal economy, especially since the unreliable electricity supply is also hindering Mexico’s economic growth.


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Antonio Ortiz-Mena emphasized that the review should aim to reduce uncertainty caused by unilateral US trade actions, such as the use of Section 232 for national security. Ensuring continued market access and doubling down on critical dual-use goods production are identified as essential steps for Mexico to secure its competitive advantage in the current global trade landscape.