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80 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Chinese Startup LandSpace Lands Zhuque-3 Rocket Stage · Chinese startup LandSpace successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a milestone in reusable launch vehicle technology.
• Mexico Mobile Users Must Register Phones to Avoid Suspension · Mexican prepaid mobile users with numbers ending in zero must register with government ID by August 15 to avoid service suspension.
• Texas Homeowners Can Rent Tesla Powerwalls for $35/Month · Texas residents can now rent Tesla Powerwall battery systems for $35 monthly to combat power outages.
• US Markets Rally Friday but Weekly Losses Persist Amid Bond and Middle East Fears · US stock indices rose on Friday but posted weekly losses due to bond yield volatility and Middle East uncertainty.
• Brent Crude Surges Over 6% on Trump Iran Sanctions Threat · Brent crude futures rose more than 6% as President Trump threatened sanctions on Iran's trading partners.
• Mexico Economy Secretary Denies US Allegations of Chinese Transshipment · Mexico's Economy Secretary claims Chinese transshipment via Mexico accounts for only 1% of exports.
• Mexican Retail Sales Rise 3.19% Year-Over-Year in First Half of 2026 · Mexico's retail sales increased 3.19% annually in the first six months of 2026.
• Trump Announces Tariff-Free Ground Beef Imports to Lower Consumer Prices · President Trump announced a 90-day tariff-free import of up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to reduce consumer costs.
• Mexico's Manufacturing Activity Estimated to Rise 2% in July · Mexico's National Institute of Statistics estimates a 2% annual increase in manufacturing activity for July 2026.
• BofA Strategist Warns Dollar Could Fall If Treasury Fails to Curb Bond Yields · Bank of America strategist warns the dollar could fall if the US Treasury fails to contain long-term bond yields.
• Tesla and Eight Automakers Recall Millions of Vehicles in China Over Door Handle Safety Issues · Tesla and eight other automakers are recalling millions of vehicles in China due to door handles trapping occupants.
• Mexican Companies Fear 'Fiscal Squeeze' in 2027 Budget · Analysts warn Mexican businesses that the 2027 economic package may trigger aggressive tax enforcement despite no planned tax reform.
• Pemex Debt to Suppliers Reaches $21 Billion, Challenging President Sheinbaum's Claims · Pemex's debt to suppliers has risen to $21 billion, contradicting President Sheinbaum's earlier statements.
• Storage Projects Face Regulatory Uncertainty and Profitability Challenges · Experts warn storage projects struggle with regulatory opacity and high costs, limiting profitability to 30-60% success rates.
• FIFA World Cup to Boost Mexico's GDP by 0.1 Percentage Points in 2026 · Banamex analysts estimate the 2026 FIFA World Cup will add 0.1 percentage points to Mexico's GDP growth.
• World Cup Expected to Cost US Businesses $17 Billion in Total Impact · A new study estimates the 2026 World Cup will cost US businesses $17 billion, including $11.7 billion in lost productivity.
• Mexican Navy Releases Guidelines for Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor · The Mexican Navy published coordination guidelines to consolidate the Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor.
• US Stock Markets Extend Record Streak Driven by Economic Optimism · US markets closed higher on Tuesday, extending a record streak fueled by optimism over the US economy's resilience without tech support.
• Mexico and Spain Commit to Doubling Trade Volume by 2030 · Mexico and Spain agreed to double bilateral trade volume by the year 2030.
• 33% of Mexican Manufacturers Prepare for World Cup with Employee Support Measures · One-third of Caintra-affiliated Mexican manufacturers will implement work-from-home and transport measures to protect productivity during the World Cup.
• Moody's Downgrades Elektra to B2 Amid Weakened Operational Performance · Moody's downgrades Mexican financial group Elektra to B2 citing operational decline
• Movistar Incentivates Users to Register Mobile Lines with the National Phone Registry · Movistar offers incentives to encourage customers to register their mobile lines with the Padrón de Telefonía Móvil.
• UBS Warns T-MEC Uncertainty and Fiscal Instability Will Hinder Mexico's Investment · UBS warns that T-MEC review and fiscal instability will burden Mexico's investment climate.
• US Detects Gypsy Moth Infestation 40km from US Border in Mexico · USDA reports gypsy moth larvae detected in Zaragoza, Coahuila, near the US border.
• Mexico Notifies US and Canada of 16-Year USMCA Extension · Mexico officially notified its US and Canadian partners of its intent to extend the USMCA trade agreement for 16 years.
• US Proposes 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods Over Trade Practices · The US government proposes a 25% tariff on Brazilian products citing unfair trade practices.
• Canada Proposes 16-Year USMCA Renewal and Sectoral Tariff Talks · Canada seeks a 16-year USMCA extension and parallel sectoral tariff discussions.
• Canada Proposes 16-Year USMCA Renewal and Sectoral Tariff Talks · Canada seeks a 16-year USMCA extension and parallel sectoral tariff discussions.
• Goldman Sachs Warns US Diesel Reserves Near Critical 20-Day Threshold · Goldman Sachs warns US diesel reserves could drop to a critical 20-day supply level by August due to Ormuz Strait closure.
• Baker Institute Rules Out Mexico and Taiwan as AI Trade Routes to EU · Baker Institute analysis dismisses Mexico and Taiwan as triangulation hubs for Chinese AI exports to the EU.