Industrial investment is not canceled, but it is on hold pending further decisions , acknowledged Alejandro Malagón, president of the Confederation of Industrial Chambers (Concamin) , noting that several projects remain paused while the sector evaluates the economic environment.

In an interview with T21, Malagón explained that the industrial sector’s commitment is to increase its share of total investment.

“We should be contributing 20% ​​of that total investment. And currently we’ve been around 16% or 17%. We need to increase it,” he emphasized.

Despite this, he assured that the industry is ready to execute projects immediately.

“We have the desire to invest, we have the specialists, we have the quality, we know how to operate it and we can execute it starting from a day,” he emphasized.

However, the industry leader himself acknowledged that implementation depends on concrete signals. He emphasized that investment “has stalled,” admitting that the environment and factors such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) influence decisions. In this context, the industry, although prepared, awaits clear guidelines that will allow it to move forward with greater certainty.

The USMCA is scheduled to be reviewed in July of this year, and it is shaping up to be a decisive process for North American trade integration, in an environment marked by US pressure against China’s advance in the region. Therefore, according to specialists, Mexico must capitalize on nearshoring (relocation of production lines) and improve its internal capabilities to consolidate its strategic role in the area.

Regarding labor issues , Alejandro Malagón maintained that the approved changes must be understood within the broader global context. On the 40-hour workweek, he was clear: “That’s already in place. There’s nothing we can do about it. We have to work intelligently,” he stated.

He added that companies are already making internal projections to adapt. “Of course, all companies are creating scenarios, running them to see,” he explained.

On February 11, the Senate approved the reform to Article 123 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours. The reform aims to improve the quality of life and balance work and personal life for employees; however, its implementation will depend on specific regulations, labor oversight, and adjustments in the various productive sectors.

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Marcelo Ebrard, head of the Ministry of Economy (SE) , highlighted that the investment portfolio in Mexico has been increased , rising from 367.9 billion dollars (USD) to 406.8 billion dollars, resulting from the integration of strategic projects identified by the investment promotion committees in the 32 federal entities.

During the First National Investment Promotion Meeting , held this Wednesday, he said that one of the objectives is the joint work of the private sector with the public sector, and highlighted that just over a year after the launch of the Mexico Plan , the country has positioned itself as the main exporter to the United States.

In that regard, he added that Mexico pays the lowest tariffs among the United States’ trading partners. Regarding the Economic Development Hubs for Well-being , of the 14 planned, he specified that seven are already under construction, four will begin construction in the coming weeks, and three more will be added to the project.

Regarding industrial property , Ebrard indicated that the federal government will reduce delivery times from five years to one. He also specified that Nacional Financiera (Nafin) and the National Foreign Trade Bank (Bancomext) will allocate resources for innovation projects during 2026.

For his part, José Medina Mora Icaza, president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) , highlighted the infrastructure investment announced on February 3 by the federal government, which includes 5.6 trillion pesos from 2026 to the end of the current six-year term, 772 billion pesos for this year, “where there are eight strategic sectors, a little more than half in energy, because energy is the spearhead, we need energy so that investment arrives in other sectors, but also investment in highways, in health, in hospitals, in education.”

He emphasized that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as of September 2025 totaled 41 billion dollars, “a figure more or less similar to all of 2024, with one big difference: in 2024 there was only 7% new investment, while in the ninth month of last year it was 15%; this means that foreign companies are trusting in our country, they are betting on investing in Mexico.”

Altagracia Gómez Sierra, coordinator of the Advisory Council for Economic, Regional, and Relocation Development, said that Mexico must accelerate projects and strengthen public-private coordination to reach the investment target equivalent to 25% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) . She emphasized that the Mexico Plan presented a national vision that seeks to empower Mexico through industrial policy, planning, and collaboration among businesses, academia, and government authorities.

He recalled the work that has been done with various federal government agencies to reduce red tape, provide energy certainty, increase national content in public procurement and combat smuggling, and highlighted advances in economic and commercial matters such as tax incentives for relocation, deductibility for technical education, development of industrial parks, and investments in housing.

Meanwhile, Roberto Lazzeri Montaño, CEO of Nafin and Bancomext, said that development banks not only provide financing, but also multiply the impact of every peso invested.

In that context, he pointed out that Nafin and Bancomext, together with commercial banks, will boost financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with guarantees on loans of up to 20 million for priority sectors of the Mexico Plan, up to 80% for first-time loans and a reduction in factoring financing costs.

She also announced the reinstatement of the 32 constructive councils and the relaunch of three programs to reach areas currently underserved by the financial sector. She stated that they are promoting specific programs for women entrepreneurs , specifically “women exporters, provided that up to 51% of the capital is owned by women and they control the formal businesses and micro-businesses. Up to three million pesos for entrepreneurs, 30 million pesos for exporters, and up to 500,000 pesos for micro-businesses with at least one year of operation.”

Similarly, the Impulsora de Innovación México (Mexico Innovation Promoter ) announced a program that is an implementation tool of the Mexico Plan, which coordinates financing, technical support, and co-investment schemes to mobilize public and private capital towards strategic sectors and projects with high economic impact at the technological level, which will mobilize a total investment of 1.6 billion pesos.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the infrastructure investment she announced on February 3rd, “ which will allow us to boost investment in energy, highways, airports, ports, hospitals, and schools, enabling development with well-being .”

He also noted that on Wednesday he presented investments by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) totaling 425 billion pesos. “ Pemex performed very well in 2025 thanks to various schemes that were also jointly developed between the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) . And this year, not only in oil but also in all aspects of oil processing and gas, we will boost investment in energy.”  

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FedEx Mexico and the Ministry of Economy (SE) signed a collaboration agreement to improve the export of products with the “Made in Mexico” certification. The alliance aims to offer affordable logistics solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen their ability to compete in international markets.

Jorge Luis Torres, Vice President of Operations and CEO of FedEx Mexico, stated that the agreement represents a “strategic alliance to strengthen the national productive ecosystem” and emphasized that micro-enterprises are the ones that take risks, innovate and generate jobs, so this program will open access to new markets for them and give greater visibility to what is proudly made in Mexico.

“Mexico is experiencing a historic moment. The industrial, technological, and logistical future of the region is being shaped today, and FedEx wants to be part of this story we are building together. We reaffirm our commitment to continue supporting the Mexican government and businesses on this path of shared growth, with the conviction that a Mexico more connected to the world is a more competitive Mexico,” he stated.

The executive emphasized that the agreement’s benefits include discounts of up to 45% on FedEx Business services and special support for those with “Made in Mexico” certification. Furthermore, it offers educational support to improve product competitiveness and presentation, enabling more entrepreneurs to “compete on a level playing field and expand their international presence .” The goal is to connect Mexican innovation with consumers and partners in more than 220 countries.

For his part, Fernando Díaz, Director General of Productive Development at the Ministry of Economy, pointed out that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Mexican economy, representing more than 99% of businesses and generating more than 70% of the country’s employment . With this agreement, they will be able to export faster and under better conditions, leveraging FedEx’s logistical capabilities.

He also mentioned other benefits of the agreement, such as free quarterly webinars on logistics and exporting, personalized packaging advice, and international promotion through FedEx’s global network. Díaz emphasized that these tools, previously reserved for large corporations, will now be available to small businesses.

For her part, Andrea Genoveva Solano, head of the Regulations, Competitiveness, and Competition Unit at the Ministry of Economy, highlighted that FedEx is a global benchmark for efficiency and innovation, with a robust operation in Mexico that includes more than 9,000 jobs, 83 facilities, and 45 weekly international flights . This infrastructure, she said, demonstrates confidence and solid investment in the country’s economic development.

Finally, Vidal Llerenas, Undersecretary of Industry and Commerce at the Ministry of Economy, thanked FedEx for joining the “Made in Mexico” initiative. He explained that, in a protectionist global context, logistics is key for SMEs to integrate and export, complementing the government’s efforts to simplify procedures.

This public-private collaboration aims to ensure that opportunities reach all regions and that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) become key players in national development.

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FedEx Mexico and the Ministry of Economy (SE) signed a collaboration agreement to improve the export of products with the “Made in Mexico” certification. The alliance aims to offer affordable logistics solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen their ability to compete in international markets.

Jorge Luis Torres, Vice President of Operations and CEO of FedEx Mexico, stated that the agreement represents a “strategic alliance to strengthen the national productive ecosystem” and emphasized that micro-enterprises are the ones that take risks, innovate and generate jobs, so this program will open access to new markets for them and give greater visibility to what is proudly made in Mexico.

“Mexico is experiencing a historic moment. The industrial, technological, and logistical future of the region is being shaped today, and FedEx wants to be part of this story we are building together. We reaffirm our commitment to continue supporting the Mexican government and businesses on this path of shared growth, with the conviction that a Mexico more connected to the world is a more competitive Mexico,” he stated.

The executive emphasized that the agreement’s benefits include discounts of up to 45% on FedEx Business services and special support for those with “Made in Mexico” certification. Furthermore, it offers educational support to improve product competitiveness and presentation, enabling more entrepreneurs to “compete on a level playing field and expand their international presence .” The goal is to connect Mexican innovation with consumers and partners in more than 220 countries.

For his part, Fernando Díaz, Director General of Productive Development at the Ministry of Economy, pointed out that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Mexican economy, representing more than 99% of businesses and generating more than 70% of the country’s employment . With this agreement, they will be able to export faster and under better conditions, leveraging FedEx’s logistical capabilities.

For her part, Andrea Genoveva Solano, head of the Regulations, Competitiveness, and Competition Unit at the Ministry of Economy, highlighted that FedEx is a global benchmark for efficiency and innovation, with a robust operation in Mexico that includes more than 9,000 jobs, 83 facilities, and 45 weekly international flights . This infrastructure, she said, demonstrates confidence and solid investment in the country’s economic development.

Finally, Vidal Llerenas, Undersecretary of Industry and Commerce at the Ministry of Economy, thanked FedEx for joining the “Made in Mexico” initiative. He explained that, in a protectionist global context, logistics is key for SMEs to integrate and export, complementing the government’s efforts to simplify procedures.

This public-private collaboration aims to ensure that opportunities reach all regions and that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) become key players in national development.

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Despite their crucial role in generating 72% of employment in the country and representing 52% of the national GDP , micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) face an average life expectancy of only eight years due to various factors of risk. This worrying situation was discussed in the panel “Opportunities and Challenges in SMEs in 2024” organized by  CIAL Dun & Bradstreet México.

John Soldevilla, general director of  Ecobi explained that according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , 99.7% of the business universe in Mexico is made up of MSMEs , while only 0.3% are large companies.

According to Soldevilla, research indicates that these small and medium-sized companies are responsible for 32% of total sales and that 46% of their debt is with suppliers, while 34% is with banks, which indicates low financial penetration.

Business credit destined for MSMEs has decreased by 20% , representing only 14.9% of the total, which is alarming for the sector, Soldevilla said.

“This is one of the risks, there is little access to credit, banks and financial institutions are unlikely to provide financing to MSMEs for various reasons,” indicated the general director of Ecobi.

In comparison, 93% of large companies make their purchases through electronic transfers, a practice adopted by only 17% of MSMEs, this is another risk to the lives of small and medium-sized businesses since there is little access at the current technological forefront.

Soldevilla also detailed that nearshoring was identified as a key opportunity for Mexican SMEs . He advocated the development of an industrial policy that benefits small and medium-sized companies, allowing them to take advantage of this phenomenon.

For his part, Rodrigo Ramírez, product marketing manager at CIAL, highlighted the need for MSMEs to seek credibility and visibility to be able to work with large companies. He also emphasized the importance of self-assessment and the use of prospecting and evaluation platforms to mitigate risks and incorporate sustainability criteria.

In addition, another of the topics to be discussed by the panelists was artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on companies . Jeshua Vallarta, director of Product Development and Design, EXUS expressed his reservations about AI, pointing out that although it allows the creation of new concepts, also poses risks for employment.

“Artificial intelligence allows you to create new concepts and the question is, will it be prudent and leave everything in the hands of an algorithm,” questioned Vallarta.

For his part, Juan Carlos Gutiérrez, panelist and founder and director of Champions Soccer Academy , warned about the social and academic challenges faced by youth, highlighting the need for companies to adapt their structures so as not to be negatively affected by the reduction of groups. of work due to AI.

Sergio Hernández, president and CEO of CIAL, concluded the event by highlighting the purpose of giving visibility to the importance of MSMEs in the Mexican economy and society , and how his company seeks to support these companies in their challenges of growth, access to markets and credibility. through an ecosystem of transparency and business data.

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