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The AMLO-Biden Summit, VTZ, Trade, North America, China

The AMLO – Biden Summit

The AMLO- Biden Summit On November 18, 2021, the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada met at the IX North American Leaders’ Summit. This summit was held after having been canceled for about 4 years, a period under the tenure of former U.S. President Donald Trump.  The meeting addressed

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Phase One Trade Agreement

U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement| The Trading Room Virtual Meeting on the Implementation of the US-China Phase One Trade Agreement In January 2020, during the presidency of Donald Trump, the U.S. Government and China signed a Phase One Trade Agreement.  President Trump is delivering results for America’s farmers and ranchers through

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Application and Interpretation of Rules of Origin | Trading Room

Consultations on the Application and Interpretation of the Rules of Origin in the Automotive Sector  Pursuant to Article 31.4 of the USMCA, on August 20, 2021, the Mexican Ministry of Economy, formally requested consultations with the Government of the United States regarding conflicting positions on the interpretation and application of

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Rapid Response Labor Mechanism

Rapid Response Labor Mechanism | Trading Room Rapid Response Labor Mechanism As a result of the AFL-CIO’s request, the U.S. government activated the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism on June 9, 2021 for alleged violations of freedom of association and collective bargaining rights committed by TRIDONEX.  Following the request, the Mexican

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USMCA Labor Council | The Trading Room

USMCA Labor Council  The USMCA Labor Council met for the first time on June 29th. The Council is composed of senior governmental representatives from trade and labor ministries, as designated by each Party. During the first meeting, the Council discussed the domestic mechanisms, institutions, and procedures that each party is

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United States – Mexico Bilateral Meeting | The Trading Room

Mexico – United States bilateral meeting  The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) received on Tuesday, June 8, the Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, at the National Palace to discuss immigration, economic growth, investment and welfare issues.  Memorandum of Understanding for International Cooperation

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Mexico – United Kingdom Trade Relationship | The Trading Room

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for a Trans-Pacific Partnership   On February 1, 2021, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) formally requested in a letter to New Zealand, the treaty’s depositary, its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).  Yesterday, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, during the fourth

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