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Mexico Is Now the Top Importer of U.S. Goods

In August 2025, Mexico overtook Canada as the United States’ largest export market, underscoring how deeply the U.S. manufacturing sector and related jobs are tied to North American demand.

Analysis by Ryan C. Berg and Diego Marroquín Bitar — November 25, 2025

Tariffs on Copper Imports Will Affect 45 Percent of U.S. Copper Needs

U.S. copper tariffs will negatively impact minerals security, as the majority of U.S. copper imports come from partners within the Western Hemisphere that have free trade agreements with the United States.

Analysis by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, and Henry Ziemer — July 29, 2025

China-owned Chancay Port Set to Become Latin America’s Third Largest

The latest capacity projections for the Chancay Port reflect China's expanding influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Chinese port ownership could create strategic vulnerabilities and gain leverage over hemispheric commerce.

Analysis by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, and Henry Ziemer — February 25, 2025