USMCA Panel on Rules of Origin

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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, […]

Panel T-MEC en reglas de origen

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Panel T–MEC sobre la Aplicación e Interpretación de las Reglas de Origen en el Sector Automotriz El 22 de marzo de 2022, México, Canadá y Estados Unidos eligieron los miembros que integrarán el Panel que resolverá la controversia sobre la aplicación e interpretación sobre ciertas disposiciones relativas a las reglas de origen en el sector […]

Forced Labor Imports in Mexico

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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 […]

The AMLO – Biden Summit

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

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 […]

USMBA Annual Conference

USMBA Annual Conference, USMBA Conferencia Anual, TMEC, Comercio Internacional, Aduanas, Barra de Abogados, Emilio Arteaga

Our Jr. Partner, Emilio Arteaga, will participate in the panel USMCA: Its not Just about Customs in the USMBA annual conference.

Application and Interpretation of Rules of Origin | Trading Room

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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 […]

Rapid Response Labor Mechanism

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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 government conducted an internal investigation […]

USMCA Labor Council | The Trading Room

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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 employing to advance  and guarantee […]