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Tamaulipas economic growth and US trade

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In late July 2026, Tamaulipas reported a 5.2% quarterly GDP rise, driven by gains in agriculture (16.5%), manufacturing (9.4%), and services (1.1%). The state's economic strategy includes the “Hecho en Tamaulipas” initiative, managed by the Secretariat of Economy under Ninfa Cantú Deándar, which offers SMEs training, certification, and market access. To strengthen export capacity, the “De Tamaulipas para Texas, exportar también es para ti” program opened registration from 5–31 ~~August. This initiative provides entrepreneurs with virtual training, market studies, customs assistance, and logistics support~~ August to connect entrepreneurs with Texas ~~retailers such as H-E-B, Stripes, MexMart, La Michoacana, and Valero, utilizing Nuevo Laredo as a strategic crossing point.~~ retailers. Entrepreneurship remains a pillar of local growth, though ~~challenges~~ high failure rates persist. Mariana Álvarez Quero, head of the Subsecretaría para la Pequeña y Mediana Empresa, ~~reported~~ noted that more than half of SMEs in Tamaulipas fail within their first three years, with the first 24 months being the most critical due to liquidity shortages. Businesses that survive these initial years see an increased life expectancy of between 7.8 and 8.4 years. To combat ~~high failure rates caused by~~ challenges like lack of credit and digital resistance, authorities are considering ~~new measures such as~~ subsidizing nutritional labeling studies and providing free barcodes. ~~Support programs continue to roll out. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare is providing equipment worth up to 30,000 pesos~~ New initiatives have been launched to ~~registered small productive units, with recent deliveries completed in Nuevo Laredo. Additionally, in~~ support younger demographics. In September 2026, the ~~first half~~ Secretariat of ~~2025, Fondo Tamaulipas authorized over 33.7 million pesos~~ Economy, in ~~financing,~~ collaboration with ~~women receiving 58.6%~~ the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), introduced the ~~total funds. Infrastructure developments continue in Altamira, where construction on~~ ‘Marcas para el Bienestar 2026-III Jóvenes’ campaign. This program offers a ~~42-story Marriott hotel is set to begin~~ 90% discount on ~~August 13. Furthermore,~~ trademark registration fees for individuals aged 18 to 29, reducing the cost of an application study to 312.64 pesos to provide legal certainty for young brands. Infrastructure and trade developments continue, including the 512 million peso Centro Integral Multidisciplinario de Altamira (CIMA) ~~is scheduled to open on September 21 following a 512 million peso investment. Regarding trade,~~ and the reopening of the Sonora-United States cattle export corridor ~~is scheduled to reopen~~ on 24 August.

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