The annual reviews under the USMCA will begin as a result of the sunset clause. This creates a certain degree of uncertainty. Moreover, this uncertainty could undermine the region’s ability to attract investment compared to China and other Asian nations. Under the sunset clause, proposed by President Donald
The safeguard mechanisms in the CPTPP provide adjustment alternatives for affected industries under certain conditions. These are emergency measures permitted by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Imports of a product must increase to such an extent that they cause or threaten to cause serious injury to the domestic
Manufacturing has evolved rapidly over the past decade, driven by the demand for greater efficiency, precision, and sustainability. Traditional production methods are gradually being replaced by advanced technologies that deliver cleaner results, reduce waste, and improve productivity. Among these innovations, laser technology has become one of the most
Total gross investment in Mexico fell at a year-over-year rate of 3.5% in the first quarter of 2026 despite government incentives. This indicator is based on constant pesos with purchasing power as of December 31, 2018. Total gross investment in Mexico measures spending on new productive assets, such
Total imports of clothing, footwear, and travel goods into the United States account for 97% of domestic consumption of these products in that country, according to estimates from the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). However, the United States still maintains high tariffs on these products—some of the
The United States has not requested a 50% U.S. content requirement for cars in the rules of origin of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), stated Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy. At a press conference in Mexico City on Wednesday, Ebrard said he had learned of two U.S.