Shipping from Mexico Doesn’t Mean Your Goods Automatically Qualify for USMCA

When businesses ship goods from Mexico to the U.S. or Canada, they often assume those goods automatically qualify for the benefits of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). After all, they’re shipping from within North America, right? Unfortunately, it’s not...

Mexico’s New Leadership and the Future of USMCA Trade

On October 1, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum will officially take office as Mexico’s first female president. With a background in science and engineering, Sheinbaum is expected to focus on sustainable industrial growth, building on the policies of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel...

How a Potential East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Could Impact North American Trade

As labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) remain deadlocked, the looming possibility of an East and Gulf Coast port strike on October 1, 2024, is raising concerns for businesses that...

How U.S. Trade Policy is Pushing Chinese Companies to Mexico: The Impact of De Minimis Changes

The Biden administration’s recent push to reform the deminimis rule is poised to reshape global trade patterns. The rule, which currently allows goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. without duties or significant regulatory oversight, has been heavily utilized by...

Maximize Your Technology Budget with a USMCA Qualification Tool Before Year-End

As the year draws to a close, many companies find themselves with leftover technology budgets. If you're in this position, now is the perfect time to invest those remaining dollars wisely. One highly effective way to do so is by implementing a USMCA qualification tool...

USMCA: A Pillar of Stability Amid North American Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

In an increasingly interconnected world, the stability and resilience of supply chains are crucial to the economic health of nations. For the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the United States-Mexico-CanadaAgreement (USMCA) serves as a critical framework that not only...