More than 20 major business groups in Mexico have agreed to increase the average domestic content of the products they sell over the next three years.
Last week, 22 groups representing 28 companies from grocery to luxury stores signed a “voluntary agreement” with the Ministry of Economic Ministry (SE) to increase the availability of “manufactured in Mexico” in their cargo.
Economic Minister Marcelo Ebert announced the deal on Thursday morning at a press conference, saying that the contract was the structure for the “Hego N Mexico” (Mexico Mat) project. The six -year plan of the government is Mexico National Investment Strategy.
The deal is expected to create about 400,000 additional jobs in the manufacturing sector.
Ebrard also applauded the stability of companies and brands, which were expected to be formally signed in the next 90 days, and participants agreed to renew the contract by 2028.
Shinbam, at the beginning of the week Updated an anti -inflation agreement With business leaders, Said this project in a social media post. “This (” Hego My Mexico “) is very important,” he said. “This is a voluntary agreement, but it will be followed like many.”
The President added that the agreement creates more domestic production and employment with the primary purpose of the project Mexico.
The contract wants to find more domestic products by consumers by increasing the national businesses in retail outlets across the country, online channels and increasing sales.
He said the deal would be allowed to integrate small and medium businesses into marketing chains.
“In the short term, many products can only be delivered by small and medium businesses, which should be given an opportunity to play a large role in the distribution chain,” he said.
What businesses have been signed in the contract?
22 groups signing the contract with SE: Pizzaro, Cedawi, Gaza Law, Koppel, Home Depot, Food, Fresco, City Market, Liverpool, Suburban, Officemax, S Crubo Sanforn, Grubo Merzo, Walmart
Ebrard said supermarkets would be aimed at raising their domestic content from their current 50% to 70%, and that department store chains would increase this percentage to 30% to 42%. Pharmacies have promised to increase their percentage from 40% to 55%.
E-commerce companies such as Amazon and Mercado Libre have agreed to connect visible labels on their platforms to clearly identify all the products made in Mexico.
S.E. “Made in Mexico” Project In February, “Hego My Mexico” releases a contract to control the use of certification stamps.
SE’s terms, competitiveness and competition are responsible for implementing the contract, to ensure compliance with the established rules, and to oversee the recognition process for businesses who want to use stamps.
With reports from Political animalOvarian EconomistOvarian MawinesOvarian Business News America And Debate
