manufactured goods
Coverage of manufactured goods in the Nexus archive.
- Blaming China won’t bring jobs back to ‘post-industrial’ economies
The article critiques claims that China's manufacturing exports create unfair advantages, arguing that post-industrial economies like the US, Europe, and Japan have shifted away from manufacturing and now struggle to revive jobs through protectionist measures. It highlights the irony of these regions prioritizing post-industrial status while seeking to counter perceived trade imbalances.
- Mexico’s exports jump 25% in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past US $5.7 billion
Mexico's exports grew by 25.4% year-on-year in May 2026, reaching $69.54 billion, driven by 25.6% growth in non-oil exports and 18% in oil exports. The trade surplus for the month was $2.26 billion, contributing to a cumulative surplus of $5.77 billion for January-May 2026, up from $918 million in the same period in 2025.