Baja California’s manufacturing sector could see relief following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down certain tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, according to Maciel García Fuentes, coordinator of the Ph.D. in Business program at CETYS University.
García Fuentes noted that the manufacturing industry was one of the hardest hit by the tariffs, experiencing a pronounced drop in output and competitiveness.
The Supreme Court ruled that some global tariffs were unconstitutional, though those targeting specific sectors — including automotive, steel, and aluminum — remain in effect.
In Baja California, which hosts automotive and auto parts manufacturing, the ruling could be beneficial only if the invalidated tariffs applied to these industries. Current indications suggest that sector-specific tariffs will remain in force.
García Fuentes added that the key question will be whether the 10% tariffs applied to goods covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/T-MEC) will be enforced, as such products should be exempt.
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