Ammonium sulfate from the USA and NAFTA Binational Panel

NAFTA Panel on Mexican Antidumping Investigation on Ammonium Sulfate: Third Time Lucky? On March 10, 2022, the Ministry of Economy published its third compliance report with NAFTA’s Binational Panel report regarding the Final Determination on Ammonium Sulfate. However, this decision was challenged by the complainants, and on March 29, 2022, the Third Remand Report of […]
USMCA Panel on Rules of Origin

USMCA Panel on the Application and Interpretation of the Rules of Origin in the Automotive Sector On March 22, 2022, Mexico, Canada and the United States selected the members of the Panel that will resolve the dispute over the application and interpretation of certain provisions related to the rules of origin in the automotive sector, […]
Forced Labor Imports in Mexico

In our newsletter, USTR’s strategy against forced labor imports, and the Mexican government seeks to reduce the trade deficit, and more!
US and Mexico Trade

US and Mexico Trade Torres Trade Advisory and VTZ Join Forces to Help U.S. and Mexican Companies Navigate Trade and Regulatory Compliance WASHINGTON, D.C., & MEXICO CITY, January 20, 2022 – Torres Trade Advisory, LLC[1] (“TTA”), a business advisory firm, and Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda (“VTZ”), Mexico’s leading international trade law firm, are joining forces […]
International economy 2022

VTZ presents its outlook for the international economy 2022 and its possible effects on Mexico, analyzing China, RCEP and new FTAs.
Expiration Notice of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties

Today, the expiration notice of antidumping and countervailing duties was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF).
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 issues such as migration, climate […]
Mexico Increases Import Tariffs on Steel Products

On November 22th, 2021, Mexico increases –again– import tariffs on certain steel products and establishes a tariff reduction scheme.
VTZ – Top Notch Law Firm in International Trade and Customs – Legal 500

VTZ was recommended by the Legal 500 Latin American 2022 Edition as a tier 1 law firm in international trade and customs in Mexico.
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 the rules of origin applicable […]