US Officials Warn of China’s Role in Mexico’s Security, Critical Industries

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson accused Beijing of intentionally fostering instability along the U.S. southern border and creating economic disorder in Mexico through business incentives. He stated that China would benefit from a chaotic and insecure Mexico, even offering financial incentives to businesses at a loss to create dependency and disorder. Senior American officials linked Mexico’s economic development to security and the future of North American trade.

• U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson accused Beijing of welcoming instability along America’s southern border.
• Johnson alleged that China uses business incentives to foster economic dependence and disorder in Mexico.
• He claimed China would be happy if Mexico is chaotic and insecure on the U.S. southern border.
• Beijing is willing to provide incentives to businesses even at a financial loss to create dependency and chaos.
• Senior American officials linked Mexico’s economic development to security and the future of North American trade.