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The Mexican Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs

A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.

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Jorge H. Martínez, the owner of Micro Partes, at his factory in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?

Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years.

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A protester lighting an aerosol can during a march against gentrification in Mexico City on Friday.
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Caught Between Tariffs and China, Mexico Adapts to an Unpredictable U.S.

Relying on Asian suppliers is no longer a safe bet for many factories in Mexico. Companies are racing to change, and they are being encouraged by the government.

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Assembling refrigeration and air-conditioning units at a factory for the Danish company Danfoss, in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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Julio César Chávez Jr. Expected to be Deported, Sheinbaum Says

The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.

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The Department of Homeland Security said in its statement that Julio César Chávez Jr. was “also believed to be an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel.”
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