Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is intensifying efforts to bolster economic growth by enhancing cooperation with both domestic and international businesses. This initiative aims to accelerate investment projects and boost investor confidence amidst a challenging economic landscape. According to Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council, the government has facilitated more than 20 investment projects totaling approximately $3.75 billion this year, predominantly in the electricity sector.
Sheinbaum’s administration is playing a pivotal role in coordinating with companies and eliminating investment obstacles. Recent discussions with Mexican and American business leaders, alongside US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson, focused on strengthening bilateral economic relations and exploring investment opportunities in sectors like semiconductors, railways, financial services, and medical devices. These talks also addressed trade relations, tariffs, and the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Following these dialogues, Sheinbaum revealed Nestlé’s plan to invest $2 billion in Mexico over her six-year term, with additional business interest in maintaining and expanding investments in the country. The Mexican government is increasingly depending on private capital to stimulate economic activity while aiming to reduce the fiscal deficit. In 2025, Mexico’s economy grew by just 0.8%, with the Finance Ministry projecting growth between 1% and 2% for 2026.
Despite foreign direct investment reaching nearly $35 billion in the first half of the year, domestic private investment remains the larger share of overall investment. Under the Plan México initiative, the government targets attracting over 5.6 trillion pesos in combined public and private investment by 2030 across various strategic sectors, including energy and transportation.
To support these goals, legislative changes are being pursued to improve access to investment financing and credit, encouraging businesses to initiate new projects and enhance Mexico’s productive capacity. However, economic analysts caution that uncertainty regarding US trade policy, potential tariffs, and the upcoming USMCA review could deter large-scale investments. Concerns about regulatory changes, legal certainty, and water access continue to influence 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 indicate a sustained recovery in investor confidence. Mexico’s economic future will partly hinge on maintaining robust commercial ties with the United States and Canada while addressing domestic investment barriers.