Mexico's technology exports grew 148% in the last year, reaching over $163 billion and surpassing the total value of transport exports including automobiles. ^[1] Mexico's technology exports grew 148% in the last year, exceeding 163 billion dollars and surpassing the total exports of the automotive and transportation sectors. ^[2] Domestic production of computers and advanced electronic equipment advanced only 1.2% in the last twelve months despite the export growth. ^[3] In the last 18 months, the technology trade balance recorded a surplus of over $20 billion, while the automotive surplus, though larger, has deteriorated. ^[4] UBS Global Research attributes the export surge to the boom in US investment in artificial intelligence and Mexico's role as an assembler of computer chips and servers. ^[5] The trade balance for technology registered a surplus of over 20 billion dollars in the last 18 months, while the automotive sector's surplus, though larger, has deteriorated. ^[6]