Mexican Economic Newsletter
The Trading Room

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Read about the trade implications of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, the progress in its adoption, and its implementation.

Origin Verification for Foreign Producers Exporting to Mexico
Origin Verification for Foreign Producers Exporting to Mexico Foreign manufacturers exporting to Mexico under free trade agreements (FTAs) often face origin verification procedures conducted by Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT). These procedures can be complex and challenging, especially for companies unfamiliar with Mexican Authorities and customs regulations. This guide provides

Court of International Trade Blocks Most Trump Tariffs
Court of International Trade Blocks Most Trump Tariffs On May 28, 2025, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) held that all Trump administration tariff actions based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) are unconstitutional. The CIT’s decision is in response to two lawsuits

U.S. tariffs on solar cells
The U.S. imposes tariffs on solar cells from Southeast Asia The United States has announced the imposition of tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar cells from Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This measure responds to allegations that Chinese manufacturers operating in these

Land Use in Mexico: What You Need to Know Before Buying or Leasing a Property
Land Use in Mexico: What You Need to Know Before Buying or Leasing a Property Buying or leasing a property—whether for living, opening a business, or developing a real estate project—goes far beyond location or price. One key element that is often overlooked is verifying the land use designation. Ignoring

Constitutional Reform against Vaping
Learn all the details about Mexico’s constitutional reform against vaping.

Iron Ore Export License Regime
Mexico adopts new iron ore export license regime Mexico has modified its international trade rules regarding iron ore exports. Particularly, the Ministry of Economy established a new regime of export licenses involving both iron ore and iron ore concentrates. Find out all the details here: What were the changes in

WTO Global Trade Data Portal
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently launched a new global trade data portal that includes novelle features and tools. This platform offers real-time data and statistics. Read more here.

Vaping: Legal Experience in Mexico
In this post, we provide you with some insights from our legal experience in litigating the rights to import and sale vapes in Mexico. Read all the details on the commercial, legal, and social implications on the vaping ban.