Intermoda 84 Kicked Off with a Focus on Local Production
Guadalajara, Jalisco. The 84th edition of Intermoda was officially inaugurated on Tuesday with the presentation of the “Made in Mexico” certificate by the Secretariat of Economy to the trade fair, as part of Plan México, an industrial strategy aiming to replace imports and strengthen local production.
Intermoda: A Leading Fashion Business Platform in Latin America
Held at Expo Guadalajara, Intermoda is regarded as the most significant fashion business platform in Latin America. The inauguration was attended by federal, state authorities, and private sector leaders who agreed that the current geopolitical climate presents an opportunity for the national textile industry.
Sedeco’s Perspective on Tariffs and Local Investment
Laura Romero Suárez, Commerce Exterior official at the Jalisco Development Economic Secretariat (Sedeco), stated, “The Secretariat of Economy has been working to apply certain tariffs on finished products. While this may affect some companies that imported and sold a lot, it’s an opportunity to reinvest in our national industry.”
She further added, “From Sedeco’s perspective, we aim to identify strategic areas that are lacking in the country and how to attract those investments. For instance, fabrics, threads, everything that’s being imported, but how we bring more industry back to the state.”
Intermoda’s Embrace of the “Made in Mexico” Program
Jorge Castellanos, Intermoda’s president, expressed his pride in announcing the alliance with the “Made in Mexico” program, driven by the Secretariat of Economy. He mentioned, “Exhibitors with products manufactured or assembled in our country can use an official distinctive sign that certifies their origin, thereby strengthening national identity, competitiveness, and pride in what’s made in Mexico.”
The Textile Industry’s Significance in Jalisco
Antonio Lancaster Jones, coordinator of Industrials in Jalisco, emphasized the importance of innovation and technology for the textile industry to compete, grow, and ultimately transcend.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Intermoda? Intermoda is a leading fashion business platform in Latin America, held annually in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
- What is Plan México? Plan México is an industrial strategy by the Mexican government aiming to replace imports and strengthen local production.
- Who attended the Intermoda 84 inauguration? Federal, state authorities, and private sector leaders attended the event.
- What are Sedeco’s views on tariffs? Sedeco sees tariffs as an opportunity to reinvest in the national industry, despite potential challenges for import-dependent companies.
- What is the “Made in Mexico” program? It’s a government-driven initiative to promote locally produced goods with official distinctive signs.
