Mexico must strengthen role as economic bridge in face of Trump’s protectionism: experts

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Apr.2026, Words: 477) — Mexico’s vocation for centuries has been to be a bridge of integration between economies.

But, this function must be renewed in response to US president Donald Trump’s protectionist policies, reported the daily newspaper La Jornada, citing a declaration from former executive director of the Mexican Committee of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) José Gerardo Traslosheros.