{"id":107672,"date":"2026-09-16T07:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T05:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/?p=107672"},"modified":"2026-09-14T10:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T08:08:53","slug":"mexico-2026-eu-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico 2026: why the new agreement with the EU opens up new opportunities for Italian businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Sommario\" >Summary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Perche_il_Messico_e_strategico_per_le_imprese_italiane_nel_2026\" >Why is Mexico strategic for Italian businesses in 2026?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Cosa_prevede_il_nuovo_accordo_UE-Messico\" >What does the new EU-Mexico agreement entail?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Laccordo_UE-Messico_e_gia_entrato_in_vigore\" >Has the EU-Mexico agreement already entered into force?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Quali_dazi_vengono_eliminati_con_il_nuovo_accordo_UE-Messico\" >Which tariffs are eliminated with the new EU-Mexico agreement?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Accordo_UE-Messico_piu_tutela_per_il_Made_in_Italy\" >EU-Mexico Agreement: stronger protection for Made in Italy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Servizi_e_investimenti_quali_settori_beneficiano_dellaccordo\" >Services and investments: which sectors benefit from the agreement?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Italia_e_Messico_una_relazione_economica_gia_consolidata\" >Italy and Mexico: an already consolidated economic relationship\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Quali_sono_i_settori_piu_interessanti_per_le_aziende_italiane\" >What are the most interesting sectors for Italian companies?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Esportare_o_creare_una_presenza_locale_in_Messico\" >Export or create a local presence in Mexico?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Come_Octagona_supporta_le_imprese_italiane_sul_mercato_messicano\" >How Octagona supports Italian companies in the Mexican market\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#Conclusioni_qual_e_il_prossimo_passo_per_le_imprese_italiane\" >Conclusions: what is the next step for Italian businesses?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/messico-2026-accordo-ue\/#FAQ_accordo_UE-Messico_e_opportunita_per_le_imprese_italiane\" >FAQ: EU-Mexico agreement and opportunities for Italian businesses\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sommario\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179790388 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179790388 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Summary<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW179790388 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mexico is playing an increasingly strategic role for Italian businesses looking to diversify their international markets and strengthen their presence in the American continent. On May 22, 2026, the European Union and Mexico signed the Modernised Global Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement, updating the trade framework in force since 2000.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Italy, already Mexico's second-largest partner among EU countries, the new agreement represents not only a potential reduction in tariffs, but a lever to rethink its internationalization strategy. In this article, we analyze what the agreement entails, the opportunities it generates for Italian companies, and how to prepare for its entry into force.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key points of the 2026 EU-Mexico agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Company:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> May 22, 2026 (Modernised Global Agreement + Interim Trade Agreement)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Entry into force:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> scheduled after mutual EU-Mexico notification (first day of the second month following)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agri-food tariffs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Elimination of ~95% Mexican tariffs on EU exports<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Geographical Indications:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> 568 protected PGIs, of which 64 are Italian<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public procurement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> extended access to Mexican sub-federal procurement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Italian sectors most interested:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> machinery, automotive, agri-food, pharmaceutical, infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perche_il_Messico_e_strategico_per_le_imprese_italiane_nel_2026\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why is Mexico strategic for Italian businesses in 2026?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mexico occupies a unique position in the international economic scenario.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the one hand, it represents one of the major economies of Latin America, with a domestic market of about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">130 million inhabitants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; on the other hand, it is deeply integrated into North American production chains. This dual dimension, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">domestic market and industrial platform towards the American continent, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">makes the country particularly interesting for European manufacturing companies. Mexico indeed has an important industrial base in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, home appliances, mechanical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and energy sectors, with developed production clusters in various areas of the country. At the same time, economic relations with Europe have reached significant dimensions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025, trade in goods between the European Union and Mexico reached approximately <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">87 billion euros<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, of which:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">53 billion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of European exports to Mexico;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">34 billion euros<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of Mexican exports to the EU.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The stock of European investments in the country had also reached approximately <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">207 billion euros in 2024<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while beyond <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">45,000 European companies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> they are already exporting to the Mexican market. Figures that explain why Brussels considers Mexico one of its strategic partners on the American continent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107677 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_49_04-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_49_04-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_49_04-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_49_04-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_49_04-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_49_04-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_49_04-1.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cosa_prevede_il_nuovo_accordo_UE-Messico\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What the new EU-Mexico agreement provides for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commercial relations between the two areas are already regulated by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/eu-free-trade-agreements-2026\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">an agreement that entered into force in 2000<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. However, in over twenty-five years, the structure of economies, supply chains, digital commerce, and international investments have changed profoundly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For this reason, the EU and Mexico have initiated a process to modernize the agreement, which concluded with the signing, on the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 22, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, of two instruments:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeas.europa.eu\/delegations\/mexico\/eu-and-mexico-deepen-long-term-ties-historic-summit_en\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Modernised Global Agreement (MGA)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which includes political and economic cooperation, trade, and investment;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">l\u2019<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.trade.ec.europa.eu\/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region\/countries-and-regions\/mexico\/eu-mexico-agreement_en\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interim Trade Agreement (iTA)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, dedicated to the commercial components within the exclusive competence of the European Union.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The new agreement addresses numerous areas: trade in goods, rules of origin, customs procedures, services, investments, public procurement, intellectual property, digital trade, sustainability, and access to raw materials. The objective is to create a more modern and predictable framework for businesses operating between the two markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laccordo_UE-Messico_e_gia_entrato_in_vigore\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Has the EU-Mexico agreement already entered into force?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the new trade agreement has been signed but <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is not operational yet<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The European Parliament gave its consent on July 8, 2026, and the Council of the EU formally concluded the European procedure for the Interim Trade Agreement on July 14.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It remains to complete the procedure outlined in Mexico. According to the established mechanism, the ITA will enter into force on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">first day of the second month following the date on which the EU and Mexico have notified each other of the completion of their respective internal procedures<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For Italian businesses, therefore, this period represents a particularly interesting window: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is not yet time to automatically apply the new commercial terms, but it is the right time to understand them and prepare<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quali_dazi_vengono_eliminati_con_il_nuovo_accordo_UE-Messico\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which tariffs are eliminated with the new EU-Mexico agreement?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the main elements of the new agreement concerns the elimination of many of the tariff barriers still in place. The previous agreement had already liberalized a significant portion of industrial trade. The modernization further extends the process, focusing above all on categories that retained high tariffs or other restrictions. The benefit will be particularly evident in the agri-food sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the European Commission, the new agreement will make it possible to eliminate about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">95% of Mexican tariffs still applied to European agri-food exports<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For some products currently subject to high tariffs, the change can be significant. Among the examples indicated by the European Commission:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">some cheeses are now subject to duties of up to 45%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pasta may be subject to duties of up to 20%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chocolate and confectionery products up to 20%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some meat categories record even higher tariff levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The agreement provides for immediate eliminations, tariff rate quotas, or progressive reductions, depending on the product. For Made in Italy agri-food products, this is a particularly interesting opportunity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107676 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_46_39-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_46_39-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_46_39-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_46_39-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_46_39-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_46_39-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_46_39.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accordo_UE-Messico_piu_tutela_per_il_Made_in_Italy\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">EU-Mexico Agreement: stronger protection for Made in Italy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another relevant element concerns the protection of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Geographical Indications<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The new agreement will lead to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">568 EU Geographical Indications protected in Mexico<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, strengthening protection against imitations and improper use of European designations. For Italy, this issue takes on particular significance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there will be <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">64 Italian Geographical Indications<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> protected under the agreement. For producers of premium food &amp; beverage, this means being able to enter the Mexican market with greater tools for protecting the brand, origin, and distinctive positioning of the product. But the agri-food sector is just one of the areas involved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Machinery and automation: Made in Italy already starts from a strong position<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most promising sectors for Italian businesses remains that of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/export-machinery\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">machinery and industrial technologies<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In 2024, machinery and equipment accounted for approximately <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">35.5% of Italian exports to Mexico<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, resulting in the top category of our exports to the country. This was followed by transport equipment, metal products, other manufacturing activities, chemicals, and the textile-clothing sector. The data highlights a structural complementarity. In fact, an increasingly developed Mexican manufacturing system requires:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industrial automation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Machine tools;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lines and production plants;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">packaging and bottling technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food industry machinery;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technologies for ceramics, glass, and wood processing;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">components;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quality control solutions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technologies for production and energy efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are precisely some of the areas in which the Italian manufacturing system possesses recognized skills and specializations. The new agreement can further improve the conditions for operating in the market through the reduction of trade barriers and greater trade facilitation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Automotive and components: why is Mexico a strategic hub?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mexico also represents one of the main automotive hubs in the American continent. Numerous global automakers and a very extensive supply chain of component, system, processing, and industrial technology manufacturers operate in the country. The Italian presence is already significant. Among the Italian groups present in the sector are Stellantis, Pirelli, Brembo, and numerous SMEs integrated into local production chains. For Italian component and production technology companies, the Mexican market can therefore be evaluated not only based on local demand, but as part of a broader industrial strategy targeting the North American continent. In this sector, however, it becomes essential to carefully analyze <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rules of origin, supply chain structure, and final destination of products<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, especially when Mexican production is subsequently destined for other markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pharmaceutical and medical: what opportunities for Italian companies?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The pharmaceutical and health technology sector also presents interesting possibilities. The same European documentation relating to the new agreement identifies <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceuticals, machinery and transport equipment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> among the sectors that will benefit from the improvement in market access conditions. Several Italian companies in the life sciences sector are already present in Mexico, either directly or through commercial and production facilities. Opportunities may emerge for Italian SMEs in areas such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceutical machinery and technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">packaging;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">devices and components;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diagnostic;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">laboratory technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceuticals and healthcare.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, market access must be accompanied by a proper assessment of local regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public procurement: what opportunities do they open up for Italian businesses?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the least visible, but potentially most interesting innovations of the new agreement, concerns the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">public procurement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The agreement aims to allow European companies to participate in a broader range of Mexican public procurement tenders. For the first time, access is also extended to opportunities at <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sub-federal level<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in addition to central government procurement, while the principles of transparency and non-discrimination are being reinforced. This can create new opportunities especially for companies active in:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">infrastructure;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">water and environmental treatment;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transportation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">health technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digitization;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">engineering;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">industrial technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For many Italian SMEs, this is a less known commercial channel compared to the traditional relationship with importers and distributors, but one that deserves to be monitored.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Servizi_e_investimenti_quali_settori_beneficiano_dellaccordo\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Services and investments: which sectors benefit from the agreement?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The new agreement is not exclusively about goods. An important part is dedicated to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">services and investments<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with better access conditions in sectors such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">financial services;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">telecommunications;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transportation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">environmental services;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">postal and courier services;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital commerce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is also a specific chapter on digital trade, with the aim of reducing barriers to online activities and creating greater regulatory certainty for businesses. This aspect reflects a major transformation in internationalization: entering a new market no longer just means exporting a physical product, but can mean selling services, managing digital platforms, transferring technologies, or building local operational structures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107678 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_59_04-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_59_04-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_59_04-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_59_04-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_59_04-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_59_04-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-10_59_04.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Italia_e_Messico_una_relazione_economica_gia_consolidata\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Italy and Mexico: an already consolidated economic relationship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian companies do not start from scratch. According to the Embassy of Italy in Mexico City, in the country there are about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2,300 Italian companies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, of which approximately <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">200 have production facilities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The Italian system is present in numerous sectors such as automotive;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">infrastructure;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">steel industry;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceutical;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oil &amp; gas;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">industrial technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">construction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025 Italy was also the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mexico's second largest partner among EU countries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the twelfth largest supplier in the world, with a market share of 1.5%. The new agreement therefore arrives on an already developed commercial terrain and can offer Italian companies an additional tool to consolidate or expand their presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quali_sono_i_settori_piu_interessanti_per_le_aziende_italiane\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the most interesting sectors for Italian companies?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Considering the structure of Mexican demand, the specialization of Italian exports, and the new features introduced by the agreement, certain areas are particularly interesting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Industrial machinery and automation<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They already represent the main driver of Italian exports to the country and can benefit from investments in the modernization of the Mexican manufacturing base.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Automotive and components<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The size of the Mexican automotive industry opens up opportunities for components, systems, processing, automation, and production technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Food &amp; Beverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tariff reductions and greater protection of Geographical Indications can create more favorable conditions for premium Italian products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Pharmaceuticals and medical technologies<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A sector where Italian operators are already present and where technology, machinery, and know-how can find application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Energy, environment and infrastructure<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The opening of public procurement and the demand for technologies can create opportunities for engineering, water treatment, energy efficiency, and infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Furniture, design and contract<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The growth of urban areas, tourism, and the hospitality sector can create spaces for Italian supplies and solutions in the upper-middle segment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, there is no single \u201cMexico market\u201d that is identical for all sectors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The real opportunity must be evaluated on the basis of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">product, target customers, geographical area, local competition, regulations and distribution structure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summary table: Italian sectors and opportunities from the new EU-Mexico agreement<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"7\" aria-colcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sector<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Main opportunities from the agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced\/eliminated tariffs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategic notes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Machinery and automation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modernization of Mexican manufacturing, packaging and food processing technologies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes (industrial categories already partially liberalized)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First voice of Italian exports (35,5% in 2024)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agribusiness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elimination of 95% tariffs, protection of 64 Italian geographical indications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheese up to 45%, pasta 20%, chocolate 20%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Premium opportunity, brand protection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automotive and components<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">North American supply chain access, production hub<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partial (rules of origin to be verified)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Already significant Italian presence (Stellantis, Brembo, Pirelli)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmaceutical and medical<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Machinery, packaging, devices, diagnostics<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partial (depends on the product)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local regulatory requirements to evaluate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy, environment and infrastructure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access to sub-federal tenders, engineering, water treatment, energy efficiency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">N\/A (access to tenders, not duties)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lesser-known but growing channel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furniture, design and contract<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urban growth, tourism and hospitality, mid-to-high end furniture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">N\/A (depends on the product category)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Opportunity under development, premium niche market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Esportare_o_creare_una_presenza_locale_in_Messico\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Export or create a local presence<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in Mexico<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the main decisions concerns the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/direct-export-vs-local-distributors\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">entry mode<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For some companies, working through a local importer or distributor may be sufficient. For others, especially when volumes, technical service, or industry characteristics require it, developing a direct presence can become strategic. The main options may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct export: <\/span><\/b>a<span data-contrast=\"auto\">relatively simple approach, suitable when the customer base is limited or concentrated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor or business partner:<\/span><\/b> c<span data-contrast=\"auto\">allows taking advantage of the partner's sales network, local knowledge, and structure, but requires careful selection and relationship management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sales office or trading company: <\/span><\/b>p<span data-contrast=\"auto\">to increase control over the market, positioning, and customer relationships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production footprint <\/span><\/b>p<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It could become interesting when Mexico is also used as an industrial platform to serve local clients or broader supply chains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The choice should not depend solely on the size of the company, but on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">market potential, objectives, margins, need for local support, and medium-term growth prospects<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107679 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-11_11_14-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-11_11_14-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-11_11_14-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-11_11_14-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-11_11_14-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-11_11_14-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-11-set-2026-11_11_14.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><\/h2>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Come_Octagona_supporta_le_imprese_italiane_sul_mercato_messicano\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Octagona supports Italian companies in the Mexican market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Navigating a complex market like Mexico requires a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/business-plan-for-internationalization-how-to-build-a-winning-strategy-to-expand-into-foreign-markets-in-2026\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">strategy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> built on the specific characteristics of the company. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Octagona supports Italian companies in the definition and implementation of <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/internationalization\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">internationalization strategies<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, from preliminary market analysis to commercial development. The process may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">market potential analysis;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identification of priority segments and geographic areas;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">competitor analysis;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research and selection of distributors, partners, and clients;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">business development;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">support for the definition of the entry strategy;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">assessment of the different modes of presence in the country;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">assistance in internationalization and investment processes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal is not simply to enter the market, but to identify <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the most sustainable entry model consistent with the company's resources and objectives<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusioni_qual_e_il_prossimo_passo_per_le_imprese_italiane\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusions: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the next step for Italian businesses?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The signing of the new agreement between <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Union and Mexico<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> represents one of the most significant developments of 2026 for trade relations between Europe and Latin America. The reduction of tariff barriers, greater protection for Made in Italy, better access to public procurement, new opportunities in services and investments, and more modern trade procedures can create favorable conditions for numerous Italian sectors. But the true strategic point is broader. Mexico is simultaneously <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a large domestic market, a major manufacturing system, and a central hub of the American continent's supply chains<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Italian businesses, therefore, the new agreement represents an opportunity to ask themselves not only <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201ccan we export more to Mexico?\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but above all <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhat role can Mexico play in our international strategy for the coming years?\u201d <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies that start analyzing the market, partners, regulations, and entry model today can arrive at the actual implementation of the new commercial framework with a stronger position and an already defined strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_accordo_UE-Messico_e_opportunita_per_le_imprese_italiane\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQ: EU-Mexico agreement and opportunities for Italian businesses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is the new EU-Mexico agreement already in force?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No. Signed on May 22, 2026, the EU has completed its process (Parliament on July 8, Council on July 14). The Mexican notification is pending. The iTA will enter into force on the first day of the second month after mutual notification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">When will the Interim Trade Agreement enter into force?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first day of the second month following the mutual notification of the completion of the EU and Mexican internal procedures. As of September 2026, the Mexican procedure is not yet completed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which Italian companies could benefit most from the agreement?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Among the most interesting sectors are machinery and automation, automotive and components, agri-food, pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, energy, environment, infrastructure, and services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will the agreement eliminate all tariffs?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not necessarily and not at the same time for all categories. Significant liberalizations are planned, but timing and conditions depend on the product and the specific tariff provisions of the agreement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What benefits are planned for Italian agri-food Made in Italy?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the reduction of numerous tariffs, the agreement will strengthen the protection of European Geographical Indications. According to the Farnesina, there will be 64 protected Italian GIs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is Mexico interesting only as an export market?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. For some companies, it can also represent a strategic commercial or production platform, thanks to its manufacturing base and its position within North American supply chains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to figure out if Mexico is right for your business?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is advisable to carry out a preliminary analysis that considers market size and dynamics, potential demand, competitors, pricing, regulations, distribution channels, available partners, and entry modes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sommario\u00a0 Il Messico sta assumendo un ruolo sempre pi\u00f9 strategico per le imprese italiane che vogliono diversificare i mercati internazionali e rafforzare la presenza nel continente americano. 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