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“Mexico has surpassed China and Canada as a main trading partner for the U.S.,” Villescaz said, noting Mexico–U.S. trade flows and the scale of economic exchange. He told the committee Arizona and Mexico have about $20 billion in annual trade and identified the Mariposa port of entry in Nogales as a vital corridor for produce and other exports; he said about 40% of those exports move through Mariposa.

Villescaz described federal Mexican initiatives intended to attract investment, including a recently published presidential decree offering tax incentives for key export sectors and a multi-year Plan Mexico that he said includes roughly $2 billion in tax breaks to incentivize investment in high-value sectors, workforce training and innovation. He also referenced a continuity of regional plans such as Plan Sonora and said the Mexican government is investing in port-of-entry infrastructure at locations including Nogales/Mariposa, Douglas and San Luis to support increased trade.

Targeting the committee’s interest in the semiconductor supply chain, Villescaz suggested coordinated regional development between Arizona and Sonora to produce complementary supplier networks. “If we have one big company coming to Arizona, we could have five small companies in Mexico that will be suppliers for Arizona,” he said, citing supplier development as an opportunity to strengthen North American manufacturing without offshoring to Asia.

Committee members asked about security and logistics tied to nearshoring and imports; Villescaz noted changes in Mexican port operations and controls, including increased navy oversight of seaports and pre-clearance procedures that affect shipments into Mexico. He said these measures are intended to strengthen surveillance and control of goods entering Mexico.

Ending: Villescaz recommended deeper state-to-state engagement with Sonora and other Mexican partners to develop supplier networks and infrastructure that complement Arizona’s manufacturing growth; members expressed interest and thanked the consul general for the briefing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","01/22/2025 - House International Trade","oneSentenceSummary","Jorge Villescaz, Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix, told the Arizona House Committee on International Trade that Arizona–Mexico trade is growing and urged coordinated development with Sonora to build supplier networks for Arizona’s expanding manufacturing base.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona","taxId",78572,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6370239,"House International Trade Committee adopts rules; annual amendment deadlines set",127,353000,480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2151914-2e1de49041f691573fe47722f02fcb5f&start=353&end=480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2151914-2e1de49041f691573fe47722f02fcb5f/thumbnail_353000.jpg","/articles/6370239/Arizona/House-International-Trade-Committee-adopts-rules-annual-amendment-deadlines-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370239-b78fdf5ae06694d90d87f3329f90a391/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703205&Signature=e8OyKcYpux49ZaMXgMAKCSGW4DPF9YgbYu2HH6vHpOKM8Si-toLUS2o9MnZDP1Nr2b0K2MsRtdSNuQBnYlLL~c8MCdW1262FhTkTACmn24vTKqQ0P9cCsA6hEwlKjuZcAEXGOGH5lZZ5ayFqGWkpkHHZUtWEfqAU9XNFTjLO5a6HhQA7cKQwRehsYPoQPYXbRnBxBv3PaSzx-Py3-HDHid-MDgsSyr6uaW7HJF3Qv4X1epSu9rqbO75z37yNme~HBdVoGMMwjMtTBghYtUt3bDNye4RNi1kiohfDAhSsVqvw0GaxeUH4pjzfq660-Fc9jFgDl9s1IQpQLsdKdEm73w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arizona House Committee on International Trade adopted its committee rules by voice vote after a brief staff review of standard procedures and deadlines.

Luca Moldovan, research analyst for the committee, reviewed the model committee rules and highlighted the amendment deadlines: regular amendments were due by noon the day before committee (Tuesday) and strike-everything amendments by 5 p.m. two days before committee (Monday). He also said verbal amendments may be offered at the chairman’s discretion and reminded members that a quorum for the committee is six members in accordance with House Rule 9 C.

Vice Chair Michelle Pena moved that “the committee rules as printed and distributed be adopted.” The motion was approved by voice vote: \"It appears the ayes have it, do have it so ordered,\" the chair said. The rules will be filed with the chief clerk per House Rule 9 C.

Ending: The committee moved from the rules vote into its scheduled presentations on international trade and trade offices.","The committee adopted its rules by voice vote, establishing amendment deadlines and noting quorum requirements under House Rule 9 C.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6370244,"Arizona Commerce Authority outlines trade offices, pipeline and metrics as state attracts major international investment",846,506000,1352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2151914-2e1de49041f691573fe47722f02fcb5f&start=506&end=1352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2151914-2e1de49041f691573fe47722f02fcb5f/thumbnail_506000.jpg","/articles/6370244/Arizona/Arizona-Commerce-Authority-outlines-trade-offices-pipeline-and-metrics-as-state-attracts-major-international-investment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370244-37ee4842038f24a178edc4ab4cea0387/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703205&Signature=fYaOBZiT6kI78fyfFBsZ5iK-IiWlU5Oqyn~e8Nk7s-494csT7XoyLjz3zVVqR2bLVCbCUdCP-MwVJyT9BUx0jQChNphT7HFuT4eHqLGB9Sl0uzHfZoEOsRo8CSFLjQMC1X0TlAXbvRXx11ITJUGBtguAay3sdYd9mgZciO0SAyRxfWEi3d0YSWK99ZqKKGJo5pG79ZrwzGLusrDhk6BCNkYRDm1tge-~WauU9HVSocZ-J8CLwWkgwcdCA6s00IexfItUGURejHNmHdNd6T3DpXZWr-tipSAy3EA1196UQ-Ij2SR2glsz8nUnlaHwH2ocBVpmPAKQh1FBnBvlgAPO3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, told the Arizona House Committee on International Trade that the authority is expanding the state’s international presence and tracking measurable outcomes as it pursues foreign direct investment and export growth.

Watson said the ACA currently operates trade offices in Mexico, Israel, Europe, Taiwan, South Korea and Canada and runs export assistance programs including the Arizona State Trade Expansion Program (AZ STEP) and the Export Tech Program. “Arizona currently operates trade offices in Mexico, Israel, Europe, Taiwan, South Korea, and Canada,” Watson said. “Our programs include the Arizona State Trade Expansion Program, which we call AZ STEP, and the Export Tech Program.”

The agency presented statistics the committee described as evidence of rapid growth in overseas activity: from 2012 to 2020 the ACA supported 45 international projects representing nearly 5,000 jobs and roughly $1 billion in investment, while since 2020 the agency said it has landed 56 international projects representing more than 21,000 projected new jobs and about $74 billion in investment. Watson said ACA’s active pipeline totals about 478 projects today and that manufacturing accounts for more than two-thirds of opportunities and around 84% of potential new jobs in that pipeline.

Watson also told the committee Arizona recorded a record export year in 2023, with goods exports totaling about $28.75 billion, a 5.5% increase from the prior year. She named Mexico as Arizona’s largest trading partner and listed other top export destinations as Canada, the Netherlands, China and the United Kingdom. On the import side, she said Arizona received approximately $35.8 billion in imports in 2023, with Mexico again the top source.

Committee members asked how trade offices are selected, how they are funded and what metrics the ACA uses to evaluate performance. Watson said the existing offices were established with legislative appropriations and that the agency evaluates offices annually against metrics that include number of jobs, number of companies served, opportunities/engagements created, inbound delegations hosted and trade assists completed. “We do an evaluation every single year. And as all of you know, we measure everything we do,” Watson said. She added the ACA tailors metrics for each office based on market opportunity and staffing.

Members pressed Watson about the ACA’s role in addressing local impacts such as housing and infrastructure tied to large investments. Watson said the ACA coordinates with local governments and developers to provide companies data on housing permits and infrastructure needs but does not direct housing or infrastructure decisions. “We play a role, but we’re not driving those decisions,” she said, describing how the agency demonstrates demand to cities and developers when major projects arrive.

Watson described recent memorandum-of-understanding signings as a pathway to deeper collaboration. She cited MOUs signed with Gyeonggi Province (South Korea), the Taiwan USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office and the Netherlands, and said those agreements target areas including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, workforce and technology. She also noted inbound and outbound trade delegations and the ACA’s role in organizing the governor’s International Diplomatic Forum.

Several members requested additional, specific data: an itemized list of international companies and their Arizona locations, a calculation of state revenue tied to exports, and the exact metrics used to evaluate trade-office performance. Watson said she would follow up with those materials.

Ending: The ACA presentation concluded with committee members requesting follow-up data on company locations, fiscal impacts and the agency’s market-selection criteria; Watson said the agency would provide the requested information.

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Consulate general of Mexico highlights cross-border trade ties and opportunities with Sonora and Arizona

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Arizona Commerce Authority outlines trade offices, pipeline and metrics as state attracts major international investment