US Tariffs Fail to Deter Investor Interest in Ecozone Spaces

Investor inquiries for ecozone spaces have remained strong even as the United States has imposed reciprocal tariffs and plans to implement other protectionist policies, according to Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Economic Estates.

- Louella Desiderio

Monica Lorenzana Trajano, vice president and head of commercial strategy at AIC Economic Estates told reporters the company has not seen a slowdown in inquiries from investors.

"It's business as usual for us. It's a constant flow because we're also constantly expanding, which means when they see us, when the international locators view us, they see their ability to scale," she said.

Trajano said foreign investors are also able to see the support provided by AIC Economic Estates for firms looking to expand.

"Tariff-wise, I wouldn't say there is a slowdown. I think it's still consistent, if not faster for some markets," she said.

Trajano said firms looking to diversify operations from China are adopting the China plus one plus one strategy of considering not just one location, but even an additional one to support their operations.