SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Job openings in the industrial sector are down by 50% so far this year when compared to the same period in 2024.
Diana Reyes Heredia, president of Tijuana’s Industry Human Resources Association, blames the lack of manufacturing jobs as companies cut back on labor over the uncertainty brought on by tariffs.
“In the beginning of the year, we normally have about 25,000 vacancies for jobs. This coming year we expect to be at about 12,000. This year, we have seen far fewer opportunities,” said Reyes Heredia.
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