How the trade pact works for Mexico

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NAFTA has provided strong economic stimulus for Mexico since its implementation in 1994. It was, therefore, essential for the Mexican government to conclude negotiations on a revised agreement as soon as possible. Some of the key terms of the new USMCA deal follow: 1) The new deal requires 75% of the value of a vehicle made in North America for the North American market to be produced within the borders of the trading partners. That’s up from the NAFTA threshold of 62.5% and is aimed at limiting the amount of parts from Asia and Europe, and boosting North American automotive manufacturing and jobs. 2) USMCA requires 40% to 45% of the value of any vehicle made in North America for the North American market to be made by workers paid at least $16 an hour. That should benefit Canadian and the U.S. workers 3) The new deal keeps tariffs on agricultural goods traded between the U.S. and Mexico at zero, and seeks to…