Despite uncertainty from Donald Trump's trade policies, Mexico emerges as a clear beneficiary in international trade, according to Mauricio Naranjo, CEO of Monex. At the EF Meet Point on Economic Expectations 2026, the expert highlighted increasing trade flows to Mexico, driven by exchanges with the United States. Sectors like automotive, machinery, and electronics show notable dynamism.
Mauricio Naranjo, CEO of Monex, stated that Mexico is an evident beneficiary of changes in international trade amid Donald Trump's policies. At the EF Meet Point on Economic Expectations 2026, he noted that, despite tariff tensions, trade flows to Mexico are increasing, particularly with the United States, its main partner in imports and exports.
Naranjo emphasized that North American integration is strengthening. 'International trade, despite everything this year and what we're seeing, is that flows, particularly to Mexico, are increasing,' he detailed. He highlighted dynamic sectors like automotive, including parts, machinery, electronics, and medical devices.
He also pointed to the role of Mexico's young, technically trained university graduates as a key input. The agricultural sector has grown recently, as has the tertiary sector with emerging service industries, all with high potential.
'I think it's something that would have been hard to anticipate when we saw this tariff discussion at the start of the year. Nevertheless, this integration process in the North American bloc continues to strengthen,' he explained. Mexico remains a trade powerhouse, and Monex supports this through digital international payments and efficient trade financing.
