Das Mexiko Dossier

Every Tuesday, one condensed briefing on what's moving between Germany and Mexico — trade, regulation, nearshoring, technology. Occasionally, a Field Note: one topic, one editorial take from someone living and working in the corridor.

Written in English and German. Free.

May 29, 2026

Field Note: Mexico’s Wage Paradox, Part 2 — What the Wage Actually Buys

Mexico is not as cheap as we believe, and Germany is not as expensive as it seems.

May 26, 2026

Issue 7 - Two downgrades, one signature, one looming review

Mexico signed with the EU, got downgraded by Moody's and prepared for a USMCA review that nobody expects to end cleanly. All in five days.

May 21, 2026

Field Note + Free Guide: What the new EU-Mexico trade agreement means in practice

Practical steps to follow, requirements to check and what to do next.

May 19, 2026

Issue 6 - 10 Things You Need to Know Before the EU-Mexico FTA Gets Signed

If you read one thing about the EU-Mexico agreement signing this week, read this.

May 14, 2026

Field notes: Mexico's Wage Paradox - Part 1 - The Numbers That Don't Add Up

Mexico is still cheap enough to sell. But the wage trajectory is no longer stable enough to ignore.

May 12, 2026

Issue 5 - Mexico Is Running Three Clocks. Will It Still Miss the Alarm?

USMCA 2026, the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement and Plan México Acciones are converging in the same window. Mexico has the access. The question is whether it can keep more of the value.