The NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA), which entered into force in 1994 and created a free trade area for Mexico, Canada and the United States, is the main feature of the bilateral trade relationship between the United States and Mexico. As of January 1, 2008, all tariffs and quotas on U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada were eliminated under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA entered into force on January 1, 1994. The agreement contains an environmental cooperation agreement and a labour cooperation agreement. At the request of a Party, the Parties shall consult in order to consider expediting the elimination of the customs duties set out in its timetables. An agreement between two or more Parties to expedite the elimination of a customs duty on a good shall replace any customs duty or additional category established in accordance with its schedule for those goods, when approved by each of those Contracting Parties in accordance with their applicable legal procedures.”; There have been three rounds of customs acceleration between Canada. The second and third rounds were held in 2001 and 2002. There have been four rounds of tariff acceleration between the United States and Mexico: they were implemented in 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2002. NAFTA covers services other than air transport, navigation and basic telecommunications. The agreement also provides protection for intellectual property rights in a wide range of areas, including patents, trademarks and copyrighted material.

NAFTA`s award rules apply not only to goods, but also to federal service and construction contracts. == location of evidence ===== Investors are assured of equal treatment with domestic investors in Mexico and Canada. Mexico is the third largest trading partner of the United States and the second largest export market for American products. In 2018, Mexico was our third largest trading partner (after Canada and China) and the second largest export market. Reciprocal trade in goods and services amounted to $678 billion, and this trade directly and indirectly supports millions of jobs in the United States. In 2018, the U.S. sold US$265 billion in U.S. products to Mexico and US$34 billion in services, for a total revenue of US$299 billion in Mexico. Mexico is the first or second export destination for 27 U.S. states. Joint Statement on the Establishment, Operation and Initial Agenda of a North American Steel Committee For products that are not fully purchased, you must abide by the product`s rule of origin, usually through customs transfers or regional content of value.

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