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 the export license for iron […]
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.
Re-Globalization of International Trade
This article explores the increasing fragmentation of international trade and efforts to promote trade re-globalization.
International Trade News
Learn about international trade news in Mexico. Read about the increase in tariffs, the potential antidumping investigations, the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, and the Panel on GM Corn.
Draxton Case: Rapid Response Labor Mechanism
The United States has again activated the rapid response labor mechanism to review the Draxton factory in Irapuato, Mexico. Know all the details concerning this case in the executive summary by VTZ.
Goodyear Case: Rapid Response Labor Mechanism
The USTR activated the USMCA Labor Mechanism for an alleged denial of rights in the facilities of Goodyear in Mexico. Read all the details surrounding this matter here.
Results of the USITC Report on Free Trade Zones
USITC Report Results: IMMEX Customs and Tariff Benefits On December 14, 2021, Ambassador Katherine Tai, Director of the USTR (Office of the United States Trade Representative), asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into policies related to free trade zones in the United States. We reported this previously. In particular, it […]
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.
WTO Global Trade Outlook and Statistics
Learn the most important insights from the 2023 “World Trade Outlook and Statistics” published by the WTO.