Intellectual property: strengthen the protection of all patents, copyright and neighbouring rights, trademarks, designs and trade secrets, as well as strong means of protection against counterfeiting and piracy, in order to promote uninterrupted innovations that support and create well-paying jobs in all important economic sectors. I thank the countless government authorities in North America, sub-national authorities, industry leaders, professional associations, universities, research organizations and individuals who have worked tirelessly to negotiate the agreement, inform the public and meet the July 1 deadline. The USMCA is a new trade agreement that modernizes some of the provisions of NAFTA and reflects the evolution of technology and the supply chain of the 21st century. The USMCA calls for new approaches to rules of origin, access to agricultural markets, digital trade and financial services, while protecting the rights of workers in key industries and strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights. The USMCA Center is made up of CBP experts in the operational, legal and audit disciplines, as well as virtual representatives of Canadian and Mexican customs authorities, and is a cornerstone of CBP`s USMCA implementation plan and will serve as a central communication hub for CBP and the private community, including traders, brokers, carriers and producers. , to ensure a smooth and efficient transition between the North American Free Trade Agreement and the USMCA. Agriculture: In addition to ensuring excellent market access, modern and scientific standards for plant hygiene and protection are defined and are most affected in any trade agreement. transparency and exchange of information on measures affecting trade in biotechnology products. Regulatory and technical barriers: promoting regulatory compatibility and best regulatory practices for ICT products, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, chemicals and other products, while improving rules prohibiting discriminatory technical barriers to trade. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an international agreement signed by the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States that creates a trilateral trade bloc in North America.
The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994. NAFTA aims to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade and investment between the United States, Canada and Mexico. The USMCA is modernizing the rules of trade in North America with the latest provisions in the following areas: Digital Trade: Establishing first-rate rules for the promotion of the United States.