The Jalisco Business Center He called on the integration and coordination of the three levels of government as of this February 1 that a possible imposition of tariffs on Mexican and Canadian products was announced by the United States government.
In a statement, the agency said that this situation could represent a challenge for the Jalisco economy, since Jalisco is one of Mexico’s main export states and has a chain closely linked to the neighboring country.
“Given this panorama, the role of Mexico must be prudent and strategic. It is crucial to maintain an opening and dialogue approach to preserve a positive commercial relationship with our main economic socio. ”said the agency headed by Raúl Flores López.
He stressed that Jalisco is one of the most dynamic states in foreign trade and investment, so the announced tariff policies represent a significant challenge. At the state level, the new tariff policies have repercussions on different flows, among them:
Exports: 84 percent of Mexican exports are destined for the US market, and Jalisco provides a significant part of them. In particular, 80 percent of international sales of the State are aimed at the United States, with a strong presence in machinery and food products. The possible implementation of these tariff measures puts state economic growth, regional competitiveness and stability of thousands of jobs in Jalisco.
Foreign investment Jalisco: The United States concentrates 41% of foreign investment in Mexico to the third quarter of 2024, with more than 14,474 million dollars, being the country with the greatest participation. In the case of Jaliscoforeign direct investment from the United States exceeded 480 million dollars, reflecting the importance of maintaining a favorable environment for investment.
Remittances: Our State receives more than 5 billion dollars annually in remittances, which contributes to the well -being of thousands of families and local economic dynamism. Any affectation to the economic relationship with the United States could have an impact on these fundamental income for many Jalisco households.
Given this situation, Coparmex Jalisco He reiterates his support for the Government of Mexico in the efforts to protect the interests of our country. In addition, it is essential to strengthen the rule of law, guarantee the competitiveness of our productive sectors and promote the development of key infrastructure to boost productivity.
“Regardless of the tariff or exterior policies of other countries, Mexico must act with unity and determination to strengthen its competitive advantages and attract investments. Legal certainty, security and access to clean energy are essential for local companies to grow and generate employment, ” Coparmex added.
Finally, he said that from the Jalisco business sector, we are committed to strengthening links with our business partners in the United States and Canada. Only through the collaboration between the private sector and the authorities, we can find solutions that favor sustainable economic growth and the generation of new investment opportunities in Jalisco.
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