As part of the automotive sector‘s comments in the USTR’s biennial report on the implementation of the USMCA , Ansley International Consultants synthesized the following three stringent proposals. Given the alarming increase in investment in Mexico, particularly from China, increase most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff rates on automobiles and auto
Ansley Consultants summarized nine substantive proposals that were submitted to the USTR on the operation of the USMCA. These are the substantive proposals: First It is suggested to develop specific rules of origin associated with electric vehicles, external to the current rules to ensure that the individual objectives
On November 22, 2023, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) requested comments and notice of public hearings on the operation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with respect to automotive rules of origin. USTR then received 18 comments from various stakeholders, including union representatives such as the United Auto Workers
The U.S. government announced virtual listening sessions to receive public comment on the labeling of wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages. To that end, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is announcing virtual listening sessions to receive public comment on the labeling of wine, distilled
According to its own outlook, Dow company expects dynamic market conditions in 2024, with growth in demand for specific products. This U.S. multinational corporation is involved in the manufacture of chemicals, plastics and specialty materials. While Dow’s net sales fell at a year-on-year rate of 21.6% in 2023,
The Mexican economy showed a slight expansion, indicated IMEF based on its leading indicators for January 2024. Indeed, the IMEF Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing indicators for the month of January suggest that the economy has started the year in an expansion zone. In line with the results of the