Essential Sectors in the U.S. and Mexico – Disruptions on Supply Chain, Trade and Industry Reactions

Definition and assessment of essential activities in Mexico vis-à-vis those in the U.S.A. • Understanding the role of the different Mexican federal and local authorities on regulation, compliance and enforcement. • Administrative and legal means to address inspections, sanctions and closings in Mexico. • Potential evolution on the definition of essential activities and inclusion of new sectors and industries, particularly those related to cross-border supply chain and international trade with the U.S.A. • Company preparedness to re-starting non-essential activities in Mexico. • Assessing and mitigating political, community-related and reputational risks as a result of current or future restarting of operations in the context of the COVID-19 emergency in Mexico.