Mexican Deputy Jorge Soto warns of job risks from USMCA uncertainty

Deputy Jorge Soto (PAN) warned that recent federal decisions and the lack of a clear strategy to strengthen trade with the United States are creating real risks to employment in Mexico, especially in the state of Chihuahua, which is highly integrated with the North American economy. He urged that the USMCA (T‑MEC) be treated as a state policy rather than a political battleground, saying any legal or commercial uncertainty could harm investments, supply chains and thousands of jobs.

Soto cited the closure of a Toyota plant in Tijuana as an example of the consequences of uncertainty and noted that IMMEX firms in Chihuahua paid more than 28 billion pesos in wages in 2025, supporting families and local consumption. He called for legal certainty and confidence to keep companies operating and creating quality jobs in the region.