Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has challenged the policies implemented by Howard Lutnick and Jamieson Greer, Secretary of Commerce and US Trade Representative, respectively, on tariffs. Carney points out that the use of tariffs and trade barriers for strategic purposes contributes to the decline of multilateral cooperation and
As part of the industrial policy in the USMCA, the United States is promoting the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (MLRR), according to Mexican consulting firm Ansley. The RRM allows the United States to address complaints about denial of labor rights at specific facilities, conduct rapid verifications, and, if
Mexico has increased its use of advanced manufacturing cobots, according to the US Department of Commerce. A cobot is a collaborative robot designed to work alongside people in industrial environments. It performs repetitive or precise tasks, improves productivity, reduces occupational hazards, and integrates easily into production lines without
The White House Trade Representative (USTR) has called for an end to the MFN principle of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This principle establishes that any trade advantage granted to one country must be immediately extended to all members, guaranteeing non-discriminatory treatment, trade, and a multilateral system based
The United States‘ withdrawal from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation would affect Mexico, according to a report by Mexican consulting firm Ansley. This commission is made up of the countries that are party to the USMCA: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Commission for Environmental Cooperation On January
Simon J. Evenett, professor of Geopolitics and Strategy at IMD, highlighted the opportunities for profitability if companies invest in geopolitical assets. In an article published by IMD, Evenett argued that in turbulent times, companies can justify their investments in geopolitical assets by going beyond risk mitigation and using