The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected that apple consumption in Mexico for the 2025/2026 marketing year will be approximately 1.11 million tons, a modest increase of 3% year-on-year. Marketing years begin in August of each year. On Wednesday, the Mexican government published a resolution in the
The National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Manufacturers (ANPACT) asked the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to recognize US standards in Mexico. Mexico has not taken sufficient measures to formally recognize the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). At the same time, the current certification processes
Metalsa highlighted that the interdependence of auto parts between Mexico and the United States has grown, driven by the rules of origin of the USMCA. The company manufactures automotive components for several major U.S. automakers, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis North America, among others. In
The UK government highlighted the benefits of CPTPP at a meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO). One year after the UK celebrated the first anniversary of its accession to the CPTPP, the British government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has proactively compiled case studies on how
The United Kingdom negotiates FTAs with South Korea, Switzerland, and Turkey to expand its trade in goods and services with these three nations. As set out in the Trade Strategy, the United Kingdom is negotiating an enhanced FTA with the Republic of Korea to modernize our trade relationship
A US Congressional report states that there are disagreements among lawmakers over the seizures of ships carrying Venezuelan oil. Congress states that it has supported US efforts in the past to force Nicolás Maduro to relinquish power in order to accelerate the return to democracy in Venezuela. Seizures