Mexico will host the APEC forum in 2028, a bloc that brings together economies representing 61% of global GDP, including the United States, China, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, Peru and Chile. In her morning press conference, the President announced that APEC member economies had unanimously selected Mexico as host, reinforcing the country’s position in one of the world’s most influential economic arenas and highlighting its strategic role between the Americas and Asia.
Mexico: Strategic Bridge Between the Americas and Asia
During the morning press conference, Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard reported that Mexico was selected as host of APEC in 2028. He emphasized that the decision was approved unanimously by member economies, reflecting a high level of confidence in Mexico’s current economic performance and its future prospects.
Ebrard underlined that APEC brings together a group of economies that account for 61% of global GDP, among them the United States, China, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, Peru and Chile. Hosting the forum in 2028 will place Mexico at the center of this network and deepen its participation in the most influential economic space in the Pacific.
According to Ebrard, the decision recognizes Mexico’s strategic role as a bridge between the Americas and Asia. The 2028 APEC host year will provide a platform for high-level dialogue that can support broader market diversification and an economic agenda that goes beyond Mexico’s relationship with North America alone.
He also noted that this announcement comes in a context marked by three key signals: record levels of foreign direct investment, expanding exports and a more active relationship with the main Pacific economies. In his view, these elements consolidate a cycle of confidence and place Mexico in a stronger position to face the challenges expected for 2025 and beyond.
APEC 2028: Opportunities for Trade Diversification and Strategic Investment in Mexico
Mexico’s designation as APEC host in 2028 reinforces the country’s dual role: a core partner in North American integration and a growing connector with Asia-Pacific. If effectively leveraged, the forum can support deeper trade diversification, attract new investment from Pacific economies and amplify Mexico’s visibility as a long-term production and logistics platform on both sides of the ocean.
Leverage Mexico’s APEC 2028 Momentum
For companies in North America and Asia-Pacific evaluating new manufacturing, engineering or logistics projects in Mexico ahead of APEC 2028, this is a strategic moment to reassess expansion plans. American Industries supports investors with site selection, industrial real estate, shelter services and start-up operations, helping them align their projects with Mexico’s growing role in the Pacific.
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