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18 Jul 2025 — 6 min read

Trump's tariffs got markets shrugging, but will the storm hit?

Welcome to Mexicanist, your go-to source for the latest news and stories from Mexico and beyond. Today, we dive into a mix of local and national headlines that will keep you informed and entertained. From political intrigue to sports triumphs, and from economic insights to cultural highlights, we've got it all covered. So, grab your coffee, sit back, and let's get started!

Trump's Tariff Threats

In a surprising turn of events, the markets have shown a muted reaction to President Donald Trump's recent threats of imposing tariffs on Mexican exports. Despite the potential economic implications, the markets seem to be taking Trump's warnings with a grain of salt, focusing more on macroeconomic fundamentals. However, experts warn that the underlying uncertainty could stifle investment, impacting economic activity and employment.

A surreal photo of a Mexico City Metro station flooded with murky water.

The City Built on a Lake is Now Fighting for its Life Against the Water Below

In an epic, 500-year-long battle with its own foundations, Mexico City is sinking under the weight of record-breaking rains, a drainage crisis, and a history of botched urban planning.

Empty gas pumps with a frustrated attendant shrugging—fuel crisis in Monterrey’s suburbs.

Why Monterrey’s Gas Stations Are Empty and How Locals Beat the Heat

With gridlocked traffic from a failing $7.3 billion system and a gasoline shortage plaguing drivers, the city of Monterrey finds hope in a young girl's fight against a rare disease, supported by the community's beloved soccer fans.

A soaked businessman stands waist-deep in floodwater outside Mexico City metro station.

U.S. Troops Ordered Into Mexico as President Vows 'Not On Our Watch!

A retiring legal titan warns that Mexico's new judicial reform will be a "historical error," just as the new president faces down a U.S. troop threat and the potential closure of a historic Nissan plant.

A sunlit beach in Quintana Roo with clean turquoise water, a lone traveler walking barefoot at dawn.

Mother of All Mistakes: Son Fleeing Cops Mows Down His Own Mom

Mexican authorities are tackling crime and sargassum, the Cancun airport is packed with tourists, lucha libre is rocking Isla Mujeres, and an ancient Mayan town is getting a cultural facelift.