The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) highlighted several actions taken by Amazon, eBay, and Mercado Libre against counterfeiting and piracy. The measures taken by these companies were described as positive practices and constructive engagement. Strong, predictable, and enforceable intellectual property (IP) rights are essential to protecting Americans’ inventions,
U.S. auto parts manufacturers account for 66% of a vehicle’s value, according to MEMA, the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association. MEMA is the leading trade association in the United States for automotive suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. U.S. Auto Parts Manufacturers Since 1904, MEMA has represented the largest manufacturing
PACCAR presented seven proposals for the USMCA review, aimed at strengthening manufacturing in the United States. Among them are maintaining tariffs on finished trucks, simplifying parts certifications, and adjusting the calculation of Labor Value Content (LVC). PACCAR’s proposals seek to bring jobs back to the U.S. and consolidate
Private investment in automotive fixed assets has quadrupled in North America since the ratification of the USMCA, compared to the corresponding period prior to that, according to General Motors. Specifically, during fiscal year 2025, General Motors allocated $9.3 billion to capital expenditures, 14.1% less than the $10.83 billion
ANPACT and the USMCA are at a decisive juncture for the North American truck industry. Compliance with stricter rules of origin is driving regional integration. It also attracts investment and strengthens supply chains in the face of competition from China. From January through August 2026, Mexican exports of
FDI trends in the United States over the past decade marked a turning point as the country shifted to a net recipient status. Although the flow moderated in 2025, acquisitions in manufacturing rebounded, as did the technology boom driven by artificial intelligence. Driven by cumulative changes in transactions,