Mexico: Trade Regulation & Practices

Mexico's trade defense capacity faces a critical juncture as the 2027 budget proposes a 39.3% reduction for the UPCI, the agency responsible for investigating unfair trade practices and imposing compensatory duties. With 97 active measures covering 63 products from 22 countries and shifting trade patterns from Asia to Latin America, this analysis examines whether institutional capacity can be maintained amid growing complexity in global supply chains and regional integration demands.