As TCEPro 2026 progresses, Module 5 dives into the USMCA’s legal design and strategic implications for manufacturing, sourcing, and trade compliance in North America.
This module provides a structured and in-depth analysis of the USMCA’s legal architecture, policy intent, and automotive-specific requirements. Participants will examine how rules of origin, regional value content, labor and steel provisions, and broader geopolitical dynamics shape strategic manufacturing and trade planning.
Participants will explore:
- From NAFTA to USMCA: historical evolution of North American trade rules
- Core legal architecture of USMCA and its policy objectives
- Rules of origin framework under USMCA: structure and legal logic
- Substantial transformation vs. tariff-shift rules: legal boundaries and interpretation
- Regional Value Content (RVC) methodologies and automotive-specific thresholds
- Steel and aluminum provisions: melted and poured requirements and regional capacity rules
- Labor Value Content (LVC): policy intent, scope, and automotive impact
- Interaction between USMCA and Section 232 national security measures
- Strategic manufacturing design within the USMCA trilateral framework
- USMCA political landscape and the mid-2026 review and renewal outlook
Featuring:
Frankie Bryson, director of Customs & Trade for the Americas at Nissan, Frankie brings over 20 years of experience in automotive trade compliance. She leads import compliance, FTZ operations, and the strategic use of programs such as USMCA, with deep expertise in tariff mitigation, CTPAT Trade Compliance, and supplier engagement.
Carlos Borgonovo has 20+ years of experience leading full supply chain operation, including logistics, procurement, and production control in complex global environments. He also brings strong expertise in global trade and compliance across the automotive, industrial equipment, and healthcare sectors.
Enroll today to strengthen your USMCA strategy and position your organization for confident decision-making within the evolving North American trade landscape.