As the sun rises over the border fence separating the United States and Mexico, the bustling activity of cargo trucks and factory workers in Ciudad Juárez sets the stage for a daily routine that has long fueled a transnational economic engine. With over $800 billion in trade between the two countries in 2024, the region plays a vital role in the global supply chain.
However, the recent threat of 25% tariffs by President Donald Trump has cast a shadow of uncertainty over manufacturing hubs along the northern Mexican border. This threat has left workers and business leaders on edge, fearing the potential repercussions on the local economy.
