Manufacturing in Mexico: Import/Export
August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023
The international trade components of imports and exports both play a significant role in Mexico's thriving manufacturing industry. As a key player in the global marketplace, Mexico offers abundant trade opportunities and a favorable business environment to companies in a variety of sectors, seated in numerous countries around the world. To understand why Mexico is such a formidable player in this space, it can be helpful to delve into a [...]
The international trade components of imports and exports both play a significant role in Mexico's thriving manufacturing industry. As a key player in the global marketplace, Mexico offers abundant trade opportunities and a favorable business environment to companies in a variety of sectors, seated in numerous countries around the world. To understand why Mexico is such a formidable player in this space, it can be helpful to delve into a [...]
August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
A large focal point of President Trump’s political agenda during his 2016 campaign was focused on trade with the United States and its impact on the U.S. economy. In turn, it began to shed light on U.S. trade relationships with Mexico and China. While renegotiations Mexico and Canada have resulted in a revised trilateral trade agreement (USMCA), trade with China is still under significant pressure. Section 301 of the Trade [...]
A large focal point of President Trump’s political agenda during his 2016 campaign was focused on trade with the United States and its impact on the U.S. economy. In turn, it began to shed light on U.S. trade relationships with Mexico and China. While renegotiations Mexico and Canada have resulted in a revised trilateral trade agreement (USMCA), trade with China is still under significant pressure. Section 301 of the Trade [...]
June 27, 2018
June 27, 2018
Content was last updated for relevancy and accuracy on December 20, 2023. Will Tariffs Benefit or Hurt U.S. Manufacturers? The primary intent of applying a tariff on raw materials is to help domestic producers of such materials be more competitive with their global counterparts, thus creating (or protecting) domestic jobs. And while this strategy can certainly help domestic producers compete with countries who can produce the same product at a [...]
Content was last updated for relevancy and accuracy on December 20, 2023. Will Tariffs Benefit or Hurt U.S. Manufacturers? The primary intent of applying a tariff on raw materials is to help domestic producers of such materials be more competitive with their global counterparts, thus creating (or protecting) domestic jobs. And while this strategy can certainly help domestic producers compete with countries who can produce the same product at a [...]
February 18, 2014
February 18, 2014
February 18th, 2014 - Are global consumers likely to see many manufacturing labels change from made in China to made in Mexico? Many economists and foreign investors believe it to be the case for some items, and potential immigration reform between Mexico and its nearest northern neighbor is poised to further fuel that outcome. Reaching Across Borders to Solve Immigration Issues The topic of immigration has been a hot-button issue [...]
February 18th, 2014 - Are global consumers likely to see many manufacturing labels change from made in China to made in Mexico? Many economists and foreign investors believe it to be the case for some items, and potential immigration reform between Mexico and its nearest northern neighbor is poised to further fuel that outcome. Reaching Across Borders to Solve Immigration Issues The topic of immigration has been a hot-button issue [...]
June 17, 2013
June 17, 2013
Savvy investors everywhere are taking note of the expanding automotive industry in Mexico and the ripple effect of opportunities it represents. Thanks to NAFTA, what's good for manufacturing in Mexico can be good for many other countries as well. This is not a temporary state of affairs, and all signs point at the same steady growth to continue in the coming years. The facts don't lie, and they are all [...]
Savvy investors everywhere are taking note of the expanding automotive industry in Mexico and the ripple effect of opportunities it represents. Thanks to NAFTA, what's good for manufacturing in Mexico can be good for many other countries as well. This is not a temporary state of affairs, and all signs point at the same steady growth to continue in the coming years. The facts don't lie, and they are all [...]
February 12, 2013
February 12, 2013
Mexico Maquiladoras The maquiladoras (IMMEX Program) in Mexico are manufacturing plants in free trade zones. Mexico manufacturing is impacted by maquiladoras in that maquiladoras are mostly tariff-free and domestically tax-exempt assembly, processing and manufacturing plants. In terms of manufacturing in Mexico, nearly 1.5 million Mexican workers are employed in Mexico's 3,000 maquiladoras. The IMMEX (maquiladora) program continues to expand and contribute to significant growth throughout the country, especially now that manufacturers are moving operations back to [...]
Mexico Maquiladoras The maquiladoras (IMMEX Program) in Mexico are manufacturing plants in free trade zones. Mexico manufacturing is impacted by maquiladoras in that maquiladoras are mostly tariff-free and domestically tax-exempt assembly, processing and manufacturing plants. In terms of manufacturing in Mexico, nearly 1.5 million Mexican workers are employed in Mexico's 3,000 maquiladoras. The IMMEX (maquiladora) program continues to expand and contribute to significant growth throughout the country, especially now that manufacturers are moving operations back to [...]
June 20, 2012
June 20, 2012
On Monday, June 18 Mexico was officially welcomed to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Talks. Mexico joins the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei in a trade deal that will provide a link to expanding markets of the Asia Pacific region. Canada was invited to join the TPP talks Tuesday, June 19. Still pending is the inclusion of Japan, which also expressed an interest to [...]
On Monday, June 18 Mexico was officially welcomed to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Talks. Mexico joins the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei in a trade deal that will provide a link to expanding markets of the Asia Pacific region. Canada was invited to join the TPP talks Tuesday, June 19. Still pending is the inclusion of Japan, which also expressed an interest to [...]
October 18, 2011
October 18, 2011
The Mexican government has extended the Flat Tax incentive for Maquila operation. In an effort to mitigate the adverse impact caused by the introduction of the Flat Tax (IETU) on the Maquiladora Industry, a presidential decree, issued November 5, 2007, granted various tax benefits to Maquiladoras in Mexico. The incentive was previously available through December 31, 2011. However the incentive will now be available until December 31, 2013. The announcement [...]
The Mexican government has extended the Flat Tax incentive for Maquila operation. In an effort to mitigate the adverse impact caused by the introduction of the Flat Tax (IETU) on the Maquiladora Industry, a presidential decree, issued November 5, 2007, granted various tax benefits to Maquiladoras in Mexico. The incentive was previously available through December 31, 2011. However the incentive will now be available until December 31, 2013. The announcement [...]
