A panel of the Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled on Wednesday against the Section 122 tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, although it did not authorize a stay of these tariffs, which are applied at a rate of 10% to most countries. This ruling comes after
Mexico reduced its aluminum industrial capacity utilization from 86.0% in 2022 to 80.3% in 2025, according to data from the Mexican Aluminum Institute (IMEDAL). This trend comes as the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) launched a series of ex officio Section 301 investigations last March into 16 laws. It
The National Mining Association (NMA) identified Mexico as a key source of recyclable raw materials from hazardous waste for the production of critical metals in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NMA has more than 250 member companies and organizations involved in all aspects of mining,
Mexico increased its share of U.S. trade to a record high of 16.3% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Census Bureau. This achievement comes amid a realignment of the main foreign suppliers to the U.S. market. China and Canada saw their shares decline, while Taiwan
Volkswagen’s investments in the United States have totaled approximately $10 billion since 2018. These investments by VWGoA have been made since the United States first imposed Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum that year. VWGoA is the U.S. subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. It operates brands such
The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) of the United States has challenged restrictions on ferrous scrap exports in Mexico, China, and the European Union. According to its own description, the SMA is the largest trade association in the U.S. steel industry in terms of steel-producing members and steel production