Mexican Economic Newsletter
The Trading Room

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

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.

Trade Suspension of CITES Species with Mexico
Learn more about the announcement of the CITES Secretariat to temporarily suspend trade in CITES species with Mexico.

U.S. Subsidies on Electric Vehicles
Learn more on trade implications of the subsidy adopted by the U.S. Government to encourage the purchase of electric cars and other vehicles.