Trade Regulations

Mexico's updates to trade regulations align with U.S. national security and cybersecurity measures under the USMCA. These changes impose new restrictions on Chinese activities and dual-use goods, necessitating careful procurement planning and compliance assessments for vendors in affected sectors.

The USITC's recent sunset review affirms existing tariffs on monosodium glutamate imports from China and Indonesia. This decision will likely influence procurement strategies for food ingredient suppliers, necessitating an evaluation of compliance and supply chain adjustments for affected companies.