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MEXModerate

Mexico

North America|Central America
Overall risk score
40/100
Trade volume (CAD)
$45B
Risk tier
Moderate
Trade relationship
CUSMA trilateral partner with growing bilateral trade
RISK FACTOR BREAKDOWN
Political risk45

Democratic governance with increasing executive centralization. Judicial reforms and energy-sector nationalism introduce uncertainty for foreign investors. Cartel-related security challenges persist in multiple states.

Economic risk35

Large, diversified economy benefiting from nearshoring trends. Inflation has moderated but fiscal pressures from expanded social programs and Pemex liabilities remain a concern.

Regulatory risk50

Regulatory environment has become less predictable under recent energy and mining policy shifts. CUSMA dispute mechanisms provide some investor protection but enforcement timelines are slow.

Supply chain risk35

Growing importance as nearshoring destination strengthens North American supply chains. Infrastructure gaps in southern Mexico and port congestion limit capacity expansion.

Currency risk40

Mexican peso has been relatively strong but remains susceptible to US monetary policy shifts and domestic political events. Carry-trade dynamics can amplify volatility.

TRADE AGREEMENTS
  • CUSMA/USMCA
  • CPTPP
TARIFF EXPOSURE

Moderate — CUSMA provides preferential access for qualifying goods, but rules-of-origin requirements are strict, particularly for automotive and textile products. Mexico also faces US tariff actions that can indirectly affect Canadian firms with trilateral supply chains.

STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS

Mexico's role as a CUSMA partner and CPTPP member makes it a key node in Canadian trade strategy. The nearshoring boom presents opportunities for Canadian firms to integrate into North American supply chains, but regulatory unpredictability and security risks require careful due diligence.

SECTOR VULNERABILITIES

Key sectors exposed to risk in the Mexico trade corridor

  1. 1

    Automotive

  2. 2

    Agriculture

  3. 3

    Mining

  4. 4

    Aerospace

TRADE FLOWS
Key exports to Canada
  • Vehicles
  • Electrical machinery
  • Machinery
  • Vegetables & fruit
Key imports from Canada
  • Canola seed
  • Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Aerospace parts
KEY INDUSTRIES

Canadian industries connected to Mexico trade flows

ManufacturingCritical

Automotive Manufacturing

92/100$16B
ManufacturingHigh

Industrial Machinery & Equipment

52/100$9.2B
AgricultureHigh

Canola & Oilseed Production

56/100$13.5B
OTHER COUNTRIES IN NORTH AMERICA
USALow

United States

15/100$880B

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