1. Automakers Warn of ‘Low-End Model Exit’ Amid USMCA Uncertainty

• . Withdrawal Warning: Foreign automakers have warned the Trump administration that they may withdraw low-cost vehicle models from the U.S. market

•                                              if the USMCA is weakened or terminated.

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• . Cost Structure Risks: The industry explains that if tariffs remain on North American-produced vehicles and parts, 

•                                             it will be difficult to maintain price-competitive models, as their sensitive cost structures make them highly vulnerable 

•                                             to tariff burdens.

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• . Consumer Impact: The potential exit of affordable cars could lead to a spike in vehicle prices in the U.S., 

•                                          particularly impacting low-to-middle-income consumers and reducing overall market accessibility.

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• . Tariff Pressure: The U.S. recently imposed tariffs of up to 25% on Mexican and Canadian vehicles, deviating from the traditional duty-free system and 

•                                    increasing cost pressures across the integrated North American production chain.

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• . Negotiation Deadlines: The three nations must decide whether to maintain the agreement by July, but uncertainty is rising due to recent trade conflicts, 

•                                                  making the USMCA a critical variable for North American manufacturing competitiveness.

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2. Mexico Advances Legislation for ‘5-Day Work Week & 2-Day Rest'

• . Legislative Initiative: Following the introduction of the 40-hour work week, Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies is pushing to legally guarantee a system 

•                                             of five workdays and two rest days.

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• . Implementation Plan: The proposal aims to amend constitutional clauses to mandate legal updates within 120 days after 2030,

•                                              formalizing the principle of "5 days of work and 2 days of paid rest."

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• . Current Limitations: Existing laws only cap the work week at 40 hours while still maintaining a "6-day work/1-day rest" standard,

•                                            leaving the practical guarantee of a two-day weekend uncertain.

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• . Phased Strategy: Proponents expect the gradual transition to the 40-hour limit to serve as a buffer for businesses, 

•                                       focusing on hour reduction until 2030 and then institutionalizing expanded rest days.

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• . Future Outlook: The 5-day/2-day system is viewed as a strategy to boost productivity and the domestic economy, 

•                                     with the core debate being the balance between corporate burden and labor rights.