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
U.S. pork exports to China fell by 28.7% year-over-year in 2025, to $248 million. This marks the fifth consecutive year of decline. The decline began from the $1.648 billion reached in 2020. That year, China drastically increased its pork imports. This was due to severe domestic shortages caused
A bilateral surplus is not sufficient for a country to be subject to tariffs under Section 301. This was stated by the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), “A bilateral goods surplus may not, by itself, constitute evidence of conduct subject to measures under Section 301,” said the NFTC.
Mexico’s pharmaceutical market reached $19.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $38.5 billion by 2033. The value of the Mexican market was presented by the National Association of Drug Manufacturers (ANAFAM) to the U.S. government. This occurred as part of Section 301 investigations related to structural
A trade agreement between Belize and Mexico is on the horizon following negotiations between the governments of both nations, according to a report by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The bilateral trade balance shows a significant structural imbalance. In 2025, Mexico’s exports totaled $292 million. In contrast, Belize’s