1. Manufacturing plants, typically located in Mexico near the U.S. border, that assemble imported components into finished goods for export, often with reduced tariffs.
Usage: plural form; singular is maquiladora; primarily used in economic and trade contexts; Spanish origin, commonly used in English business discourse

Examples

• Many maquiladoras in Ciudad Juárez produce automotive parts for major U.S. manufacturers.
• The growth of maquiladoras along the Mexican border has created thousands of jobs.
• Maquiladoras benefit from special trade agreements that reduce import and export duties.
• Workers in maquiladoras assemble electronics and textiles for companies worldwide.
• The maquiladora industry has been a significant part of Mexico's economy since the 1960s.