MND Tutor | Tamales and tomatoes

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Mexico has “nothing” the U.S. needs beyond “hot tamales” and “tomatoes” contrasts with the scale and diversity of bilateral trade. Mexico exported US $60 billion in goods to the U.S. in July alone, including vehicles, auto parts, machinery, medical devices, AI servers, energy and food. The two economies are deeply integrated, with Mexican exports to the U.S. reaching US $358.7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 16% from the same period in 2025.

Discover more about Mexican and U.S. trade and why it matters in our latest MND Tutor.

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