Mexico is now the top trading partner of the United States. In the first four months of 2023, commerce between the North American neighbors surpassed $260 billion, an eight percent increase over the previous year.

 It’s the first time in more than 13 years that a country other than China was the top trading partner of the U.S. 

CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.

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