Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI)
Coverage of Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico eyes tariff retaliation to level playing field for tequila exports
Mexico plans to impose stricter tariffs on imported alcohols to counter high tariffs on its tequila exports, as announced by Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard. Tequila, Mexico's second-largest agro-industrial export, faces up to 150% tariffs in some markets, prompting calls for balanced trade measures. The government aims to protect the industry's economic and cultural value while expanding global exports.
- Wearing pride: Mexico’s counterfeit jersey economy, explained
Mexico’s national team jersey, a symbol of national pride, is widely counterfeited due to its high official price relative to average wages. Counterfeit goods, including jerseys, entered through ports like Manzanillo and hubs like Tepito, caused 63.262 billion pesos in consumption in 2025, leading to 70,000 lost formal jobs in the textile sector.