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The United States and Mexico boast one of the largest trade relationships in the world, with bilateral investment and trade totaling $1.6 trillion annually. Mexico’s friendly corporate tax system, close geographic location, and common culture of democratic principles make Mexico an excellent investment opportunity for American companies looking to expand their business profile.
The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.
In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.
These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.
The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.
In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.
Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy. SelectUSA works one-on-one with investors to offer tools, data, and information; identify relevant federal programs; demystify federal rules and regulations; and link business with partners and resources. SelectUSA assists U.S. economic development organizations to compete globally for investment by providing information, a platform for international marketing, and high-level advocacy.
Contact us to learn more about how, where, and why to invest in the United States. Ph: +52 (55) 5080-2196 Email: SelectusaMexico@trade.gov
If you are interested in exporting Mexican products to the United States we encourage you to contact ProMexico, the Mexican Government agency that promotes and supports exports and the internationalization of Mexican companies.
For more information contact:
ProMexico
+52 (55) 5447-7000
promexico@promexico.gob.mx
Individuals and businesses seeking to ship their goods from Mexico in the United States need to ensure compliance with the United States’ importation requirements. Different goods have different requirements, including duty, taxes, fees, permits, and licenses. U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers significant compliance guidance and points of contact via their website.
Mexican importers may take advantage of reduced or zero-ed duty and other reduced importation compliance requirements via the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) / Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC). Importers should take care to ensure they are compliant with this trade agreement’s requirements. CBP offers free compliance guidance via their webpage.
