MXThe article discusses Mexico's experience under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC), highlighting both achievements and shortcomings. It notes that while Mexico has become a more diversified economy with increased manufacturing capabilities and displaced China as a major supplier, it failed to develop competitive national suppliers or implement effective industrial policies. The agreement amplified existing advantages but did not close structural gaps in Mexican exports. Infrastructure limitations, such as energy and water capacity, hindered productive relocation efforts. The U.S. views the trade deficit with Mexico as a security issue rather than just a commercial one, raising concerns over the origin of some inputs.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced assessment of Mexico's performance under T-MEC, acknowledging both successes and failures without overtly favoring any political ideology. While it critiques the lack of industrial policy and infrastructure investment, it does not frame these issues through a clearly左
