With the July 9 deadline approaching, the U.S. is racing to close last-minute trade deals—while offering some partners a brief extension. Europe scrambles for a limited agreement to avoid steep tariffs, and Trump escalates rhetoric with a warning to BRICS-aligned nations. Meanwhile, Mexican manufacturers are reconfiguring supply chains in response to rising U.S. trade pressure […]
Nearshore News: Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Tariff Challenge, Chip Waivers Under Review, and Wedding Dresses Face Rising Costs
The Supreme Court’s refusal to fast-track a challenge to President Trump’s tariffs keeps businesses waiting for clarity, while potential export restrictions could complicate ties with key tech allies. Mexico, meanwhile, could be positioning itself as a critical partner in reshaped supply chains, even as niche sectors — from semiconductors to wedding dresses — scramble to […]
Nearshore News: Legal Workarounds to Tariffs, Mexico’s Nearshoring Investment Surge, and Lessons from China’s Manufacturing Dominance
At the midpoint of Trump’s 90-day tariff pause, global negotiations remain largely unresolved, with only one partial trade deal (with the UK) announced.