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# [USMCA and its Effects on the Exportation of Tequila](https://www.casasauza.com/en/tequila-process/usmca-effects-on-exportation-tequila)

 Written by [Anabel Ramírez](https://www.casasauza.com/en/tequila-process/author/anabel-ramírez) | Dec 17, 2021 5:23:13 PM

 

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Finally, after a round of negotiations with the representatives of the 3 countries, the signing of the **USMCA Agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada** was achieved. This agreement is the result of the modernization of the NAFTA agreement, adapting it to the needs of the 21st century. To this end, tools are incorporated to:

- Encourage development
- The efficient use of energy resources
- Promote the development of digital commerce
- Facilitate digital commerce
- Promote the competition of telecommunications
- Strengthen the protection of intellectual property

The new trilateral USMCA agreement will **increase the number of rules of the integration of produced goods** and will **benefit the region's producers.**

## Main aspects to consider:

- **The "sunset" clause** proposed by the United States, which recommended the renegotiation of the agreement every 5 years, **was eliminated.**
- The USMCA will be **valid for 16 years**, undergoing a review process every 6 years, with no possibility of exemption before the end of the term. During each revision, the extension may be agreed for additional periods of 16 years.
- The agreement provides for the **maintenance of a free trade market without tariffs** for products that qualify as "of origin". Likewise, **the prohibition to impose any kind of export tariffs continues**.
- Improves **transparency tools** in procedures for the issuance of import and export licenses.
- It was agreed to **include a section of biotechnology** that encourages innovation in the agricultural sector
- It is agreed **not to apply subsidies to either exports or to the safeguard measures **of the World Trade Organization between the exchange of signatories

## Which benefits does this new agreement bring to the Tequila Industry?

The main achievement was to **ensure the continuity of the Tequila protection **as it was already established in the previous agreement. The Tequila has been acknowledged as a distinctive product of Mexico.

**Geographical indications** (GI) are the names of places that are used to identify the **products that come from certain regions. **Their goal is to protect the quality and reputation of a distinctive product. The USMCA protects GI, which benefits Tequila.

Tequila is considered as a driver for the economy, statistically speaking, 8** out of 10 bottles are exported to the United States**, which is why the signing of the USMCA agreement boosts the tequila industry as well.

Tequila is already considered a key element for the economic development of Mexico, which is why, **Tequila Sauza is proud to contribute to the economy** and specially to **promote tequila as our origin**.

The **official web page** at where you can find all the sections of the agreement is: [USMCA](https://usmca.com/)

In the following blogs, we will be **updating you of the advances of the USMCA** and talking about more topics related to the global trade and Supply Chain of tequila.

If you want to learn more about [Casa Sauza](https://www.casasauza.com/tequila-process/casa-sauza-sustainable-company-sense-of-belonging?hsLang=en), we invite you to come and meet us here in Tequila. We have several **guided tours** for you to choose the one that you like best.

 

 

 

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