New Directions in U.S.-Mexico Trade and Logistics

摘要

Q: Why is trade with Mexico so important and where do you see the opportunities? A: Mexico is already the United I States' second largest trading partner, with two-way trade in goods totaling over $615 billion per year. The recent implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), combined with global sourcing strategies resulting in more nearshoring of manufacturing, point to continued growth in U.S.-Mexico trade. Mexico is also one of Port Tampa Bay's most important trading partners, ranking number one for imports and number two for exports. This covers a diverse mix of cargoes including bulk, break bulk, and containers. Among the commodities we handle and where we see opportunities for growth include fertilizer, chemicals, steel products, furniture, appliances, aggregates, cement, petroleum products, vehicles and auto parts, juice, and fruits and vegetables.