INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
clothing orders this year
This decline, triggered by tariff uncertainty, costs Mexico 7,000 garment jobs so far.The nation, a key U.S
supplier, now faces a critical test
Mexico ranks as the fifth-largest clothing provider to the U.S., exporting $2.5 billion annually, with denim leading at 40%.The U.S
buys jeans, t-shirts, shirts, jackets, and bedding, driving 1.2 million Mexican jobs
tariffs under the USMCA spark hesitation among buyers.The industry loses 10,000 jobs in three months, with 7,000 tied to this export slump,
affecting mostly women workers
clients delay orders, awaiting clarity on policies set for March or April 2025.He predicts a six-month disruption before recovery
Slashes Mexican Clothing Exports to U.S
(Photo Internet reproduction)This shift pushes platforms like Shein, Temu, Amazon, and Mercado Libre to order from Mexico
manufacturing as 15 Puebla and 25 Guanajuato firms join e-commerce chains
Maauad sees growing demand from retailers aiming to stock more Mexican-made products.This trend offers hope amid the export downturn
slowdown adds pressure, threatening regions like Puebla and northern states
Still, nearshoring and lower labor costs keep Mexico competitive.Maauad expects U.S
retailers to face inventory shortages if tariff issues persist, potentially reviving Mexican exports
The industry adapts, promoting local goods and building e-commerce ties to offset losses
The 7,000 lost jobs underscore the stakes, while e-commerce shifts signal resilience
For now, uncertainty rules, but adaptation offers a lifeline
