Borderlands is a week of developments in the world of US -Mexico border transportation. This week: Tariffs cause job damage in Mexican border factories. Echo Global Logistics joins the US Customs Trade Security Program. And Mexico sets a record of $ 34 billion in foreign investment over two years.
Tariffs cause job damage in Mexican border factories
The Makiladura industry of Mexico is experiencing high pressure from US tariffs, and factories have poured tens of thousands of jobs in June.
Production Industry, Makiladura and IMMEX announced a 2.4 % decline compared to last year in employment, with 76,800 jobs lost in June. The total employment in IMMEX factories was reduced to 3.2 million workers.
The manufacturing sector saw a 2.9 percent decline in personnel, while contract workers fell sharply – 22.7 % declined compared to June 2024.
The general view of the monthly statistics was produced by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico.
For decades, Macnidoras – the amenities run by foreign companies in Mexico who primarily exported goods to their home countries – have been the main cause of Mexico’s industrial production and employment.
About 6,530 Maquiladoras, which are mostly focused on the US -Mexico border, hire more than 3 million people who produce their products such as medical devices, consumer goods, electronics, aerospace components and car components.
Industry analysts say the latest downturn is related to new US trade measures, including tariffs imposed on June 13 and 25 % of car goods tariffs introduced earlier this year.
“This is a worrying situation because there is no progress in the short term,” said Marcelo Wazir, a State Representative to the National Importers and Exporters Association of the Republic of Mexico. El DiarioHuman beings “on the one hand, the tariff war continues and affects Makladura. On the other hand, the minimum wage increase is still predicted, and this is what has affected us here on the northern border.”
Despite a decline in employment, wages for IMMEX workers increased. The average monthly salary of 5.1 % increased to $ 1174.13 compared to last year.
Echo Global Logistics joins the US Customs Trade Security Program
The company announced Wednesday that Echo Global Logistics has been approved as a partner in the CTPAT Business Partnership Program (CTPAT).
The voluntary program, run by customs and protecting the US borders, requires participants to carry out security measures and ensure their business partners from similar protocols. In exchange, reputable companies receive advantages such as less freight inspections, educational opportunities and advanced information sharing with federal officials.
Logistics Echo Global Logistics based in Chicago provides technology supply and supply chain management services.
Mexico sets a record of $ 34 billion in foreign investment within two years
Officials said Mexico has attracted $ 34.26 billion in foreign direct investment over the past two years, with the highest level so far for a 24 -month period.
US companies led the road and contributed $ 14.7 billion in 146 projects and accounted for 42.9 % of the total investment.
Tamaulipas appeared as the top destination for capital and financed $ 20 billion in national and foreign investment, creating more than 4,700 jobs.
The Tamaulipas 230 miles from the Texas border along the Rio Grand River, sharing with border crossings that connect cities such as Bronsilville, Texas, Matamurus, Mexico, as well as McAul, to Rhinoso, Mexico.
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