Mexico's ____ refer to an assemblage of U.S.-owned companies that use U.S.-owned parts and Mexican assembly to manufacture goods that are exported to the United States.

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Maquiladoras are factories located in Mexico that import materials and equipment on a duty-free and tariff-free basis for assembly, manufacturing, or processing, and then re-export the assembled product back to the country of origin or to a third country. Maquiladoras are also known as "twin plants" or maquilas. They are a type of manufacturing system that is used mainly by multinational corporations to take advantage of lower wages in Mexico and the proximity to the American market.

Mexico's ____ Refer to an Assemblage of U