France sees Mexico as investment destination due to EU trade deal

France sees Mexico as an increasingly attractive investment hub, driven by the synergy between Mexico's national development plan and the modernized global agreement with the European Union. Ambassador Delphine Borione highlighted that this alignment is expected to significantly increase investments in both regions and potentially raise bilateral trade by up to 30%.

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There is a lot of interest, and French companies are already investing heavily in important and strategic sectors that align with the Plan Mexico.

"There is a lot of interest, and French companies are already investing heavily in important and strategic sectors that align with the Plan Mexico," Borione told EFE. Key areas of French investment and potential growth include the automotive, aeronautics, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and agri-food sectors, as well as energy and infrastructure, including rail construction. Many French firms operating in Mexico produce goods under the 'Made in Mexico' label, employ local workers, and facilitate technology transfer, effectively integrating into Mexico's most significant production chains.

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This is why they are considered subsidiaries, they are Mexican companies.

The ambassador linked this economic momentum to French President Emmanuel Macron's visit in November 2025, during which he and President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed a strategic partnership based on shared values and international law. Borione emphasized that the updated EU-Mexico agreement will further facilitate trade and investment by removing tariffs, easing investment procedures, and simplifying administrative processes. She noted that since the initial agreement, exchanges have quadrupled, indicating substantial room for further growth.

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The modernized agreement with the EU will further facilitate trade and investments.

Borione projected that trade between the EU and Mexico could increase by 20% to 30%, a figure she considers realistic given the reduced trade and administrative barriers. France is also planning upcoming trade missions, including Mexican companies participating in the "Choose France" event in Paris and VivaTech, a major global technology conference. Additionally, France will host an economic week in Mexico in October, with aspirations to make it an annual event. Prominent French companies like Safran, Airbus, Total, Engie, Sanofi, and Alstom have a significant presence in Mexico, particularly in green transition and renewable energy sectors. Borione also encouraged Mexican companies to leverage France as a strategic base for accessing European and other international markets.

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trade between the two parties could increase by 20 to 30%.