USMCA Access to Markets

Preserves and enhances U.S. duty-free access to Mexican and Canadian markets.
Increases market access for U.S. farmers with new export opportunities for U.S. dairy, poultry and egg producers.
USMCA will help ensure that U.S producers and workers are able to compete on a level playing field.
Requires transparency on currency policies and addresses unfair currency practices.
USMCA will help reduce red tape at the border, reduce costs, and increase predictability for cross-border transactions.
Prohibits the imposition of tariffs on digital products transmitted electronically.
Expands market access for U.S. business to export electronic payments services, investment advice, and portfolio management.
Encourages regulations to be written in plain language so that the public can better understand their meaning.
Requires criminal penalties for bribery and corruption, including with respect to interactions with foreign government officials.
Includes 10 years of regulatory data protection for biologic drugs
Continues to provide strong patent protection for innovators by enshrining patentability standards and patent office best practices.
Improved protections for trade secrets guarantees on the ability to license trade secrets, and protection from unauthorized disclosure by courts and government.
Provides the strongest labor and environment obligations in any U.S. trade agreement and makes them fully subject to the enforcement and dispute settlement.
Strengthens incentives to use North American fibers, yarns, and fabrics in textile products.