Topic
tequila
Trade Sanctions & Embargoes #sanctions#mexico
US Widens Mexican Cartel Crackdown to Tequila Makers and Baby Shoe Company in Largest CJNG Sanctions Package
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on more than 50 Mexican individuals and companies tied to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), including tequila producers, a baby shoe manufacturer, and logistics firms. Announced by the Treasury Department's OFAC, the action freezes U.S. assets and prohibits business with sanctioned parties, targeting businesses allegedly used for money laundering and drug trafficking.
Jul 26, 2026 1 source
Logistics Customs & Border #tequila#trucking
Tequila, Trucking, and the Future of the Border: Carrier Vetting Takes Center Stage at MCBT 2026
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade (MCBT) convened in Laredo, Texas, drawing over 500 logistics companies. Key topics included carrier vetting in Mexico, the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and the role of tequila as the top U.S. import from Mexico.
Jun 25, 2026 1 source