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.
Caso Draxton: Mecanismo Laboral de Respuesta Rápida
Estados Unidos activó de nuevo el mecanismo laboral de respuesta rápida. Esta vez, solicita que se revise la fábrica de autopartes de Draxton. Conoce qué sucedió en las instalaciones de esta empresa y las potenciales implicaciones para el comercio en Norteamérica.
Mexico import tariff reduction on steel products
Today, June 1, 2023, Mexico begins its process of import tariff reduction on steel products. This process will be carried out in several stages and involves numerous goods. Learn more here.
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.
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.
Controversia T-MEC en reglas de origen automotrices
Reglas de Origen Automotrices Informe del Panel del T-MEC Antecedentes de la controversia de autos México y Canadá iniciaron una diferencia en contra de los Estados Unidos de América (EE.UU.) de conformidad con el Artículo 31.4. del T-MEC en relación con las metodologías de EE.UU. para determinar si un vehículo es originario, a saber, si […]
Entry into force of CPTPP in Malaysia
Entry into force of the CPTPP in Malaysia On November 29, 2022, the «Agreement announcing the entry into force of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) for Malaysia» was published in the Mexican Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF). Implications for Malaysia With Malaysia’s ratification of this Agreement, Malaysia becomes the ninth member […]
Decree exempting the payment of import duties.
Decree exempting the payment of import duties. Today, the «Decree exempting the payment of import duties on the goods indicated«, issued by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF). Objective of the Decree. The President of Mexico, in accordance with article 131 of the Mexican Constitution, has […]
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, […]
Economic Sanctions in Mexico Against Russia
Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Export Controls on Dual-Use Goods Several countries are taking economic sanctions against Russia under the international conflict, including certain countries are beginning or will begin to deny Russia the “most-favored-nation treatment” under the World Trade Organization (WTO). As for the Mexican government, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the President indicated that no […]
