Protection of Confidential Information in the Mexican Trade Remedy System

Abstract

Ordinarily, a host of information is employed during unfair international trade practices investigations, such as dumping and subsidies. A vast majority of the information submitted by parties to these investigations comes from public sources, but they also offer confidential information. Therefore, interested parties in an investigation of this nature have the right to have their confidential information protected from misuse, as well as a right to timely access the information contained in the administrative record that is necessary for the adequate protection of their interests. This essay shall examine the legal regime applicable to the protection of confidentiality and access to this sort of information in Mexico by interested parties in matters related to unfair international trade practices.