Mexico News Updates

The port in Santa Teresa, N.M., is the second to reopen, after the U.S. in late 2024 stalled livestock shipments from Mexico in order to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm. 

A company linked to Grupo Traxion Executive President Aby Lijtszain Chernizky plans to launch a tender offer for as much as 100% of the Mexican logistics company’s shares.

Freightliner is adding workers at its Saltillo, Mexico, manufacturing plant as production ramps up across North America, Daimler Truck CEO Karin Radstrom said.

Overall, Mexican commercial vehicle production in August totaled 16,389 trucks and buses, up 100.2% year on year. Production also jumped 24.9% month on month.

Texas roadway crashes have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued CDLs, one official testified.

Border Patrol agents have blocked hundreds of drivers with cabotage violations from entering the U.S. through Mexico.

Mexico's top trade negotiator will remain in Washington for several days as he seeks to lower 50% U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, and 25% duties on automobiles.

Mexico’s economy and finance ministries are evaluating which products not currently covered by a bilateral trade deal might face new duties.

Production soared 51.8% year over year in July to 14,675 trucks and buses from 9,668 vehicles in the year-ago period.

Daimler Truck does not expect to shutter any additional North American manufacturing plants as a consequence of plans to build its largest U.S. assembly facility.