Mexico's economy appears on track to contract in the first quarter, entering a technical recession, according to analysts, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs wreak havoc on growth that was already weakening.

Mexico's economy is expected to face a contraction in the first quarter, potentially entering a technical recession exacerbated by U.S. tariffs. President Claudia Sheinbaum faces the challenge of managing growth despite high budget deficits and investor concerns amid trade uncertainties and political issues.

The signs of a recession, how they affect the public and what you can do to prepare financially in case one comes.