**Commercial Relationship Between Mexico and the US Extends Beyond Political Discourse: Deitac**
The commercial relationship between Mexico and the United States is intricate and robust, surpassing mere political rhetoric, stated Cristina Hermosillo Ramos, president of the Economic and Industrial Development of Tijuana (Deitac). Despite the global industrial sector’s slowdown, nearshoring in Tijuana continues to progress, mainly due to its proximity to the US.
“It’s not easy to change or relocate operations quickly, and labor remains scarce worldwide. Therefore, we believe operations will remain stable,” declared Hermosillo Ramos. She highlighted that the manufacturing sector in Tijuana employs 250,000 people, while the entire state boasts 400,000 workers.
Business organizations have revealed that 80% of the maquiladoras (manufacturing plants) in the state are of US origin. Hermosillo Ramos described 2024 as an “atypical” year due to the economic slowdown in the US, alongside the presidential election process there and the transition of federal power in Mexico.
Economic uncertainty might slightly slow down the growth of companies. However, the established commercial relationship between Mexico and the US is resilient and goes beyond political speeches and declarations concerning reforms in the Judicial Power.
In the realm of industrial development, a decline has been noted due to political and economic factors. Hermosillo Ramos expressed confidence that this situation will stabilize, as it has in previous periods in Mexico.
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