International Trade News

International Trade, News, Mexico, 2023, Antidumping, USMCA, GM Corn, RRM

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

Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, RRLM, USMCA, Draxton, Draxton Mexico, Labor, Labor Rights, VTZ, Abogados, Lawyers, Mexico, Autoparts, Automotive

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.

Results of the USITC Report on Free Trade Zones

USITC, Free Trade Zones, IMMEX, Trade Policy, FTZ, VTZ, Nearshoring

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 […]

Automotive Rules of Origin Dispute

Automotive Rules of Origin Dispute, USMCA, Mexico, Auto

The USMCA Panel’s final report on the dispute about Automotive Rules of Origin Dispute was released on January 11, 2023. Our summary here.

International Trade in Mexico: A Guide by VTZ in Thomson Reuters

International Trade, Lawyers, Mexico, Customs, Thomson Reuters

International Trade in Mexico: A Guide by VTZ in Thomson Reuters Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda (VTZ) has contributed for the fifth time with Thomson Reuters Practical Law in the International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guide. Thomson Reuters’ guide on international trade matters is a compilation of guides in which local law firms answer essential questions […]

New Mexican Minister of Economy

Mexican Ministry, Economy, Clouthier, International Trade, VTZ, Lawyers, Energy, Consultations

New Mexican Minister of Economy: USMCA Energy Consultations and RRLM petition In recent days, there has been a lot of movement regarding the Mexican Ministry of Economy. In this post, we discuss about the developments regarding the energy consultations between Mexico and the United States under the USMCA. Furthermore, we address the resignation of the […]