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USAFTZ PEI 2026: U.S. Leads Europe in FTZs
FTZ News: In comparing free trade zones, one often-overlooked measure is their role in supporting production and managing supply chains. While many rankings focus on exports, company numbers, or employment, the real value of FTZs in advanced economies often lies in streamlining production and reducing supply-chain friction.
The Production Enablement Index (PEI) measures how effectively countries use their free trade zones to support industrial production and optimize supply chains.
Source: USAFTZ.org