▶ The United States announced that, following Canada’s agreement with China to significantly reduce tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles,      it will strictly block the entry of such vehicles into the U.S. market at the border if routed via Canada, citing concerns over data secu...

▶ Mexico’s Share of the U.S. Light Vehicle Import Market Reaches Record High of 24.9%… Tariff Advantage Identified as Key Driver - According to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Mexico’s average tariff on automobile exports to the United States stood at 11.3%    from J...

It has been reported that President Donald Trump is internally reviewing the possibility of withdrawing from the USMCA, increasing uncertainty over the future of the North American trade framework.The USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement) is scheduled for its mandatory review this year....

SAT Declares “Low-Frequency, High-Efficiency” Audits for 2026Tax Refund Periods to Be Significantly ShortenedMexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) announced that it will refrain from conducting large-scale audits this year. Even in cases of tax underpayment, only one audit per taxpayer will be ...

🚨 China to Implement Export License Control on Certain Steel Products from 2026The Chinese government plans to strengthen export controls on steel productsFrom January 1, 2026, export licenses will be mandatory for certain steel productsCompanies engaged in trade involving steel products originating...

-U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Chinese government has agreed to suspend its recently  strengthened rare earth export control measures for one year,while the United States will not impose the additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports originally scheduled for Nov...

China MOFCOM – Rare Earth Export Control (Effective Apr 4, 2025) China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has implemented export restrictions on rare earth materials. Products containing rare earths — including metals, stainless steel, auto parts, and modules — are now subject to stricter cus...

Ebrard: Steel and Aluminum Tariff Negotiations '90% Near Completion' - Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s Minister of Economy, announced that trade negotiations with the United States have progressed to about 90%, signaling that an agreement is imminent. - Ebrard noted that the steel and aluminum se...