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U.S. military personnel operate in Border Patrol vehicles between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso in January.

The Storm for U.S.-Mexico Ties Is Only Beginning

Even though Trump stepped back from the brink on tariffs, structural problems in Mexico point to continued trouble ahead.

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters at the White House on Jan. 30.

REACTION: The Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs

The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.

What Trump Really Wants in Panama

Whether it’s countering China, or pursuing a new U.S. expansionism, the president’s threats have already led to concrete action inside Panama, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.

Deportations and Tariffs Are a Stern Test for Sheinbaum

In dealing with its northern neighbor, Mexico should prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.

Author Talk: The Evolving Latino Diaspora, with Marie Arana

Join Americas Quarterly for a book event with Marie Arana, in conversation with Brian Winter, on February 26 in New York.

People look at two cargo ships entering the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal on January 22.

Why the U.S. Should Not Take Back the Panama Canal

There were good reasons to return the canal to Panama. Undoing it now would be a geopolitical disaster.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while signing executive orders on Jan. 20.

REACTION: Trump Threatens February 1 Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on USMCA partners.

Mexico: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Regardless of the election’s victor, the U.S. should seize the ample economic opportunities of closer ties with the rest of the hemisphere, writes AS/COA’s CEO Susan Segal.

Latin America Is an Opportunity for Trump

The region is eager for greater U.S. attention, writes AS/COA’s CEO.

China Ties Could Be a Liability for Mexico Under Trump 2.0

The country should make the best of a difficult situation by insisting on transparency.

Lessons from Mexico’s “Tequila Crisis” Can Help the Country Navigate Trump

Thirty years after the 1994 currency crisis, its legacy can prove useful as Mexico braces for U.S. tariffs.

Why The U.S. Needs USMCA More Than Ever

Derailing or failing to successfully review the trade agreement will only benefit China’s and Russia’s global ambitions.

How Much of a Threat is Tren de Aragua in the U.S.?

The Venezuelan prison gang was a frequent theme in Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric on immigration. But its reach in the U.S. is exaggerated.

AQ Podcast | Mexico Under Pressure, Not Only from Trump

A broad look at U.S.-Mexico negotiations and other risks ahead