Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is intensifying efforts to bolster economic growth by promoting collaboration with both domestic and international businesses. The aim is to accelerate investment projects and enhance investor confidence amid a sluggish economic landscape. This year, the government has facilitated more than 20 investment projects valued at approximately $3.75 billion, with a strong focus on the electricity sector, as reported by Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council.
In a bid to strengthen economic ties, Sheinbaum recently convened with Mexican and American business leaders, as well as US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson. The discussions centered on bilateral economic relations and investment opportunities in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, railways, financial services, and medical devices. Trade relations, tariffs, and the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) were also key topics.
Following these discussions, Sheinbaum announced a significant commitment from Nestlé to invest $2 billion in Mexico over her six-year presidential term. Other business representatives indicated their interest in maintaining and expanding investments in the country. The government is increasingly turning to private capital to support economic activity while aiming to reduce the fiscal deficit. Despite modest economic growth of just 0.8% in 2025, the Finance Ministry projects growth between 1% and 2% for 2026.
Foreign direct investment surged to nearly $35 billion in the first half of the year, with domestic private investment still accounting for a larger share of overall investment. Under the Plan México initiative, the government seeks to attract more than 5.6 trillion pesos in combined public and private investment by 2030 in sectors like energy, transportation, highways, and airports.
To achieve these goals, the administration is pursuing legislative changes to enhance access to investment financing and credit, with hopes of encouraging businesses to launch new projects and strengthen Mexico’s productive capacity. However, economic analysts caution that uncertainties surrounding US trade policy, potential tariffs, and the upcoming USMCA review could deter large-scale investments. Concerns about regulatory changes, legal certainty, and access to water also remain significant factors affecting business decisions.
Recent data offers some optimism, with Mexico’s gross fixed capital formation increasing by 6% year-on-year in July, and private investment rising by 5.9%, signaling improved economic activity. Nonetheless, analysts warn that a single month of growth does not yet indicate a sustained recovery in investor confidence. The outlook for Mexico’s economy will partly depend on its ability to maintain strong commercial ties with the US and Canada while addressing internal investment barriers. The Sheinbaum administration is banking on closer engagement with businesses, improved financing opportunities, and expedited project approvals to drive economic growth and attract more capital.