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 this previously. In particular, it […]
Automotive Rules of Origin Dispute
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 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
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 […]
BBB Industries and Manufacturas UV RRLM Cases
BBB Industries and UV Manufacturing cases in the RRLM, United States analyze possible labor rights violations under USMCA.
Panasonic and USMCA : Rapid Response Labor Mechanism
Panasonic and USMCA : The Rapid Response Labor Mechanism A new dispute involving Panasonic and USMCA. On May 18, 2022, the United States —through the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)— requested Mexico to review whether a denial of free association and collective bargaining rights is occurring at Panasonic Automotive Systems de México […]
