Despite the uncertainty surrounding tariff measures around the world, the trade relationship between Mexico and the United States remains strong.Mexican exports to the United States rebounded last May, defying President Donald Trump’s protectionist strategy. The country remains the main foreign seller of goods to the U.S. economy.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce , Mexican exports of goods to the United States reached $46.342 billion in May 2025, representing a 5.6% increase compared to May 2024.
This figure was the second-highest monthly volume so far this year, surpassed only by the $47.982 billion reported last March.
The performance of Mexican exports to the United States in May also represented a trade surplus of $18.165 billion for Mexico . While it did not surpass the monthly record of $18.619 billion reached in March, this result highlights the continued demand for Mexican products in the U.S. market.
Meanwhile, in the period January-May 2025, the total value of Mexican exports to the United States was $219.51 billion , generating a cumulative surplus for Mexico of $79.442 billion.
With a sustained pace of export growth, Mexico reaffirmed its role as the United States’ main trading partner . The favorable performance of exports in the first five months of the year reflects the adaptability of the country’s productive industry in the face of complex economic environments and protectionist measures.
However, on July 7, the U.S. government announced a new 50% tariff on copper imports , which, according to experts, could lead to an annual drop of up to $1 billion in Mexican copper exports. By 2024, Mexico will position itself as the third-largest supplier of copper to the U.S. market , with sales totaling $976 million, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
In Mexico, states such as Sonora, Michoacán, and Zacatecas would be the hardest hit by the tax , as they concentrate a large part of the national copper production.
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