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NOVEMBER 2025 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 9 the project a success, noting that Salina Cruz's port is "still being developed" with public and private investment. Even so, larger ships have already been docking at the Salina Cruz breakwater, reminding us that distribution resilience is as important as manu- facturing resilience. In a global environment in which trade agree- ments are being reworked wholesale, Mexico is making changes as well. Just last month, Mex- ican media reported that Mexico plans to impose new tariffs on imports from countries with which it doesn't have a trade agreement—a move that appears primarily aimed at China. President Shein- baum sought congressional approval for tariffs of up to 50% on such countries. To gain more clarity, we worked closely with Global Electronics Association Mexico, where staff members have been researching the issues and collaborating with government, academia, and pri- vate enterprises across Mexico that have a vested interest in electronics. We start our coverage with "Mexico's Moment," an overview from Lorena Villanueva, director of the Association's Mexico office. She sets the stage for a wide-ranging scenario regarding tariffs, govern- ment initiatives, IPC standards and certifications, the role of women in the industry, and sustainability. Our other authors include Barjouth Aguilar of Flex, N O L A N 'S N OT ES Ada Gastelum, Juan Balderrama, Yazmin Elizabeth González Vázquez from the state of Guanajuato, and Ivan Luna on IPC training. To drive further engagement with our Mexico content, we tip our hat to our Spanish-speaking col- leagues by including most of these articles in Span- ish. Please share this issue with someone you know who could benefit from the informational content in their native Spanish language. In other EMS supplier content, MacDermid Alpha presents a study on "Advances in Conformal Coat- ing Materials and Methods" by Saskia Hogan, and columnist Nash Bell explores solderability test methods. Stan Rak continues his "Road to Reliabil- ity" series by focusing on the power electronics driving electric vehicles. SMT007 Magazine continues its focus on elec- tronics manufacturing in varying points around the globe. Please review past issues for our India con- tent as we prepare next to focus on Europe. ¡Manos a la obra! SMT007 Nolan Johnson is managing editor of SMT007 Magazine. Nolan brings 30 years of career experience focused almost entirely on elec- tronics design and manufacturing. To contact Johnson, click here.