Manufacturers are also voluntarily interconnected through the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association which serves as their primary trade association and their main lobby group upon the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico.
Key advantages to the manufacturing sector in Puerto Rico include laws, the labor force, and trade routes.
Manufacturing activity is covered by the laws and regulations of the federal government of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. labor laws, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Workers enjoy the rights and privileges of American citizenship, allowing defense contractors to base operations in Puerto Rico or use Puerto Rico force for nearshoring.
In trade, Puerto Rico offers a shorter route point from Africa and South America.