USMCA is Live!
July 1 marks day one of USMCA implementation. Now that the trade agreement is live, make sure you’re following the new guidelines. While all products that had zero tariffs under NAFTA will remain at zero under USMCA, there are many significant changes you should be aware of. Differences affecting the automotive sector exist regarding rules of origin, labor provisions and a renewal clause.
For more information on USMCA, visit the U.S. Commercial Service’s website. Additiona details on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s work to implement USMCA can be found here. For quick reference guides on popular topics, check out these USMCA fact sheets.
Want additional support navigating the new policies and export opportunities?
Contact your International Trade Manager and ask for a virtual meeting with Michigan’s Mexico or Canada trade centers.
Optimize your Website for Foreign Markets
Is your company’s website optimized for different countries? If you’re targeting potential customers from around the globe, international search engine optimization (SEO) enables search engines to rank your website higher in search results. SBDC offers an international SEO report and strategy to help improve your website to create a better experience for all your international visitors. Contactyour International Trade Manager to get started.
Upcoming Events
Automation Alley’s “New Normal” Series
Beyond the Technology: How COVID-19 is Transforming Talent Management
July 9, 2020 | Livestream
Join Automation Alley and Kelly for a discussion on the human side of the COVID-19 crisis. Learn about Kelly’s COVID-19 Redefining Work playbook, how it might be useful for your organization, and what’s at stake for companies if they don't get it right.
COVID-19 Business Restart Considerations
July 16, 2020 | Livestream
With so much uncertainty in the economy during this unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis, financial planning and communication are critical to any company's survival. On this episode of New Normal, Automation Alley is joined by Hitachi Business Finance President and COO Mike Semanco to discuss top financial priorities for businesses as they restart operations.
A Brand’s New World: The Future of Challenges in Brand Protection
July 20-22, 2020 | Virtual
Join MSU’s Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection and their academic, industry and law enforcement partners as they host a series of short discussion-based panels on brand protection issues post-pandemic, looking into the future. The conference is offered virtually to facilitate collaborative and meaningful discussions on strategies and issues in brand and product protection going forward.
Farnborough International Airshow: Meet the Buyer Program
July 21, 2020 | Virtual
At the place where the global aerospace industry meets, the Meet the Buyer Program provides buyers and suppliers with the ultimate networking opportunity to do business. Free for all participants, FIA is recruiting 50 buyers for the event which will be detailed online with their general interest areas and specific products they’re looking for. All suppliers who register will also complete a profile of their products and capabilities to be matched to buyers for up to 3 virtual meetings.
Did You Know?
Michigan’s international trade center in Europe provides services that would be that would be complementary to a trade show including background checks, pricing competitiveness analysis, and more. To learn how the Michigan Europe center can support your company’s strategic growth plan in the market, talk toyour International Trade Manager today.
Made in USMCA: A business partnership for global success
July 21, 2020 | Virtual
The Consul General of Mexico in Detroit, Fernando González Saiffe, welcomes you to join this discussion on July 21 from 10-11 a.m. on the Mexico - U.S. strategic trade partnership and the new business opportunity that USMCA will bring to the region with a special focus on Michigan. Luz María de la Mora Sanchez, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade, will be the keynote speaker.
