US files first trade complaint with Mexico under USMCA
May 13, 2021
by (AP) Mark Stevenson
The U.S. Trade Representative invoked the “rapid response” mechanism under the trade pact, known as the USMCA.
The mechanism allows a panel to determine whether Mexico is enforcing labor laws that allow workers to choose their union and vote on contracts and union leadership. If Mexico is found not to be enforcing its laws, sanctions could be invoked, including prohibiting some products from entering the United States.
“Using USMCA to help protect freedom of association and collective bargaining rights in Mexico helps workers both at home and in Mexico, by stopping a race to the bottom,” said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.