Tariff Hikes Fuel Informal Import Channels in Mexico
New tariffs on imports from non-FTA countries are driving misuse of border exemptions, revealing enforcement gaps and distorting trade flows.
Tag: informal economy
Mexico’s Informal Economy Surges During Christmas Season
The holiday period brings a sharp rise in informal commerce across Mexican cities, underscoring the sector’s enduring role in employment ...
Chambers of Commerce Warn Institutional Gaps Fuel Informal Economy
A new report from Mexico’s national Chambers of Commerce links the expansion of informal markets to weak local enforcement and ...
Mexico’s Informal Sector Expands, Undermining Formal Employment Gains
New labor data shows informal jobs are growing faster than formal ones, raising concerns about Mexico’s labor market structure and ...
Can Mexico City Regulate Street Vendors Without Losing Its Soul?
Efforts to 'order' informal commerce in the capital raise questions about economic inclusion, urban aesthetics, and who gets to define ...
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