December 2006-New Maquila Decree

New Maquila Decree Continuing with the strategy of reducing the transaction costs and promoting external trade, on November 1st, 2006, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette Decree for the Promotion and Operation of the Manufacturing, the Promotion and Operation of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Exportation Services Industry (IMMEX), and is effective […]

November 2006-43 out of 50 U.S. States have Increased their Exports to Mexico

43 out of 50 U.S. States have Increased their Exports to Mexico In the first nine months of 2006, the trade between the United States and Mexico exceeded USD$248 billion, up from a level of almost USD$60 billion from the same period of year 1993. Success Stories Lear will invest US$15 million in Frontera, Coahuila […]

October 2006- Mexico Implemented an Import Duties Reduction Plan

Mexico Implemented an Import Duties Reduction Plan With the goal of reducing production costs for companies doing business in Mexico, the Ministry of the Economy published a decree that lowers duties for 6,089 items of the Import Tariff Code on September 29, 2006. Success Stories Union Fenosa to increase investment in Mexico Navistar produces a […]

September 2006-Mexico continues to be a key trading partner for most of U.S. States

Mexico Continues to be a Key Trading Partner for most of U.S. States The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has expanded export opportunities across the United States. Success Stories Honda to invest US $64 million in Mexican Plant Windsor to open motorcycle plant in Merida Plextron Corporation to locate in Saltillo

August 2006- U.S. and Mexico Sign Trade Deal on Sweeteners

U.S. and Mexico Sign Trade Deal on Sweeteners On July 27th, The United States and Mexico reached an agreement regarding sugar and sweetener trade. Success Stories Kenworth Mexicana injects money into its plant in Mexico Bridgestone will invest in a new black coal processing plant Honeywell will manufacture aircraft components in Chihuahua Mahle injects millions […]

July 2006- Mayan Organic Coffee Growers

Mayan Organic Coffee Growers Isodoro Morales Maurico is a member of the Chuj ethnic group in Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas. Success Stories MD Helicopters invest in new plant in Apodaca Flextronics to open new industrial plant in Ciudad Juarez Michelin expands in Queretaro General Motors begins building in San Luis Potosi

June 2006- Mexico’s Electric and Electronic Industries

Mexico’s Electric and Electronic Industries The electronics and electrical industries are two of Mexico’s main sources of annual exports reaching US$42.7 billion in 2005; they are also responsible for employing about 360,000 people. Success Stories Saint-Gobain’s Flat Glass Sector expands in Mexico Grupo IMSA to invest in Nuevo Leon Behr Saltillo to build new production […]

May 2006- The Connectivity Zone, a New Logistic Platform Project in Durango, Mexico

The Connectivity Zone, a new logistic platform project in Durango, México The northern zone in Mexico has great resource diversity, as well as many industries. Success Stories KMG Chemicals, Inc. expands plant in Matamoros Steris Corporation (STE) transfers to the State of Nuevo Leon Toyota expands production capacity in Baja California

April 2006- Mexico is a Growing Export Market for the United States

Mexico is a Growing Export Market for the United States Since the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement twelve years ago, most U.S. states have expanded their exports to Mexico. Success Stories Nextel invests 25 million dollars in Juarez Nokia expands production to Reynosa United Plastics Group, Inc. (UPG) inaugurates its second Monterrey […]

March 2006-NAFTA Supports Jobs for U.S. Workers

NAFTA  Supports Jobs for U.S. Workers Since the implementation of NAFTA, and Mexico has become the U.S.’s second largest trading partner, behind only Canada.  Goods and services for Mexico account for one out of every ten jobs in the U.S. Export and job opportunities grow across the U.S. Since 1993, 49 U.S. states have seen […]

February 2006-Competitiveness Growth in Mexican Ports

Competitiveness Growth in Mexican Ports Mexican ports have been boosting their competitiveness during the last four years. Modifications to Mexican Foreign Trade Law to Strengthen Transparency There are some updates modifications that include allowing the Ministry of the Economy to coordinate international trade negotiations with the productive sectors, to establish promotion programs, to issue rules […]

January 2006-“EXPORTANET” A Mexican Program that Introduces your Company to Mexican Suppliers

“EXPORTANET” A Mexican Program that Introduces your Company to Mexican Suppliers The Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior (Bancomext), which is in charge of promoting foreign trade and attracting foreign investment to Mexico, maintains a promotional program called “Exportanet”, created for Mexican companies that wish to export their products to international markets.