USMCA Goes into Effect July 1 – What Changes Are in Store for Colorado Manufacturers? By Karen Gerwitz, WTC DenverUsmca • June 30th, 2020
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), as dubbed by the United States; the Canada- United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) known in Canada; and the México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) in Mexico; replaces the universally known NAFTA or North American Free Trade Agreement on July 1, 2020. The new agreement modernizes NAFTA and addresses some key issues facing Colorado manufacturers, such as: harmonization of regulatory systems, e-commerce, and protection of intellectual property.
UNDERSTANDING THE AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY PROVISIONS IN THE U.S.-MEXICO- CANADA AGREEMENTUsmca • November 5th, 2021
After several years of negotiation, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on July 1, 2020.1 The USMCA updated and in some respects significantly changed the original North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that had been in effect since January 1, 1994. With some important excep- tions, including limits on excessive protections for foreign investment and strengthened labor and environ- mental protections,2 many of the new provisions expand corporate rights in the name of trade liberalization and seek to narrow the scope of domestic regulation of all three signatory countries.
USMCAUsmca • July 30th, 2020
This new agreement between the countries of North America also includes a mechanism for dispute settlement to handle conflicts arising in labor matters. This is found in Chapter 31 and its annexes, which has the purpose of providing an immediate response to a Denial of Rights. During the process of this mechanism, companies will have the opportunity to remedy the violation in question.
USMCA and Opportunities for Small BusinessUsmca • July 1st, 2020
On July 1, 2020, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) goes into force officially replacing NAFTA. SBA is proud to have been part of the team that negotiated this agreement. USMCA features numerous small business-friendly provisions, and it is the first trade agreement to include a chapter dedicated to small business trade. Additional benefits include a new Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Dialogue, increased IP protections, reduced red tape, and increased de minimis levels.
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2020Usmca • July 6th, 2020
Proclamation 10053—To Take Certain Actions Under the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement Implementation Act and for Other Purposes
Usmca excel templateUsmca • June 9th, 2021
The U.S.-Mexico-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) is a trade agreement between these parties. The USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The second parallel agreement is the North American Environmental Cooperation Agreement (NAAEC), which established the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) in 1994. The CEC is responsible for strengthening regional cooperation in the environmental field, reducing potential trade and environmental conflicts and promoting effective enforcement of environmental legislation. It also facilitates public cooperation and participation in efforts to promote conservation, protection and improvement of the North American environment. It consists of three main components: the Council (Minister of the Environment), the Joint Advisory Committee of Governments (JPAC) and the Secretariat, which is headquartered in Montreal. It has an annual budget of $9 million, with Canada, Mexico and the United States contributing $3 million per year and s
