AMLO Channels Inner Trump Thousands of Mexicans protested in the streets against Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s decision to water down the power of the National Electoral Institute. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoed the concern of the protestors, drawing criticism from AMLO himself. AMLO declared that Mexico was a stronger democracy than the U.S., called the Mexicans protesting narcos, and issued an ancient Mayan fantasy elf figure called an aluxe to redirect attention away from the protest. AMLO’s bizarre behavior and the worsening of bilateral relations may be bad news for the GMO corn dispute. AMLO will be looking for some offensive issues to counterweight the U.S. in the corn dispute. He has some o...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.