Mexico’s dual role in global trade — both a nearshoring powerhouse and a potential loophole for tariff evasion — highlights its opportunities and challenges in the U.S.-China trade war.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested tens of thousands of people living in the U.S. without legal status since January, when Trump took office.

Most companies said bringing back supply chains within the U.S. could as much as double their costs, and it would be more cost-effective to relocate them to lower-tariffed countries.

Even balanced against elevated levels earlier this year, total 2025 cargo volume could show a net decline of 15% or more unless the situation with tariffs changes.

The former Nikola facilities would supplement Lucid’s existing factory in nearby Casa Grande, Arizona. 

Prices may rise but, in the absence of price-gouging, they will not rise as much as is currently being trumpeted.

If anything, Trump's delay in some of his tariff plans is extending the uncertainty that has already begun to drag on business and consumer sentiment.

The best way to handle rapid change is to stay as informed as possible — both in terms of current market trends and possible changes — in order to run multiple, complex what-if scenarios.

The U.S. government introduced a 25% tariff on imported cars, which went into effect on April 3.

The levies, part of a broader trade war, are expected to upend supply chains and add thousands of dollars in costs to most vehicle models.