Mexico:The Key to Manufacturing GrowthAcross the USMCA RegionFrom Planning to Production: Seamless Expansion into Mexico
A Seminar by American Industries®
A series of sessions featuring industry leaders and policymakers, addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping North American operations.
Watch Expert perspectives on trade, manufacturing, and investment in North America
Recorded in Chicago in September 2025, this seminar by American Industries brought together expert voices to help international companies understand the evolving trade environment and make informed decisions about operating in Mexico and across North America.- Experienced speakers from government, policy, and industry shared insights on key topics such as trade agreements, supply chain dynamics, and the implications of nearshoring for international companies.
- We invite you to watch the seminar sessions and gain valuable insights to evaluate, enter, or expand operations in Mexico under the USMCA framework.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- How the USMCA is reshaping manufacturing investment decisions across North America.
- How the shelter model accelerates market entry by allowing companies to focus on operations while experts handle administration.
- The key cost variables that most impact early-stage feasibility, from labor and facilities to logistics and infrastructure.
- How to turn trade shifts into growth opportunities
- What Plan Mexico means for investors and operations
- How U.S. tariffs are impacting competitiveness and costs
SPEAKERS
Kenneth Smith
Marian Garibay
at American Industries Group
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Iván Ramos
at American Industries Group
Coming soon
SESSIONS LIBRARY
Kenneth Smith is an international trade specialist and Partner at AGON, advising clients on free trade agreements, tariffs, and trade barriers. He was part of the original NAFTA negotiation team and most recently served as Mexico’s Chief Negotiator for the NAFTA modernization, playing a key role in the transition to the USMCA.
In this session, Kenneth Smith provides a first-hand perspective on the USMCA's evolution, current challenges, and what companies should expect moving forward.
Key takeaways from this session:
- Why Mexico remains a strategic platform for trade and FDI
- What to expect from the USMCA 2026 review
- Critical USMCA chapters CEOs should be watching
- How to turn trade shifts into growth opportunities
- What Plan Mexico means for investors and operations
- How U.S. tariffs are impacting competitiveness and costs
ABOUT US
We support international manufacturers establishing and expanding operations in Mexico through Shelter Administrative Services, Industrial Real Estate Solutions, and Cross-Docking and Warehousing Services, backed by over 50 years of experience.
By hosting forums such as the Chicago Seminar, American Industries connects companies with expert insights that support confident, informed expansion decisions in Mexico.
WHO SHOULD REQUEST A CONSULTATION
Chief Operating Officers, VPs of Manufacturing & Expansion Directors
Directors of Site Selection & Industrial Real Estate Strategy
Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations Executives
Private Equity Executives & International Advisors
Thinking about manufacturing in Mexico?
Contact us to discover how your company can succeed in Mexico.
