Economic Sectoral Program 2007-2012
Last November, Mexican President Felipe Calderon launched the Economic Sectoral Program 2007-2012 (ESP).
Infrastructure Projects in Mexico
- Port of Manzanillo Expansion
- Oaxaca Windmill Farm
Year: 2007
November 2007-Mexico’s Growing Steel Industry
Mexico’s Growing Steel Industry
After the brief period of uncertainly in the world’s steel market that began in 2000, the Mexican steel industry started to grow in 2002.
Infrastructure Projects in Mexico
- Baja California Multimodal Project (Punta Colonet)
- Falcón Aqueduct Project– Matamoros
October 2007-Mexico as a World Top Automobile Manufacturer
Mexico as a World Top Automobile Manufacturer
In the last 12 years, the Mexican automotive industry has been one of the most dynamic industries in the country.
NAFTA: Mutual Recognition Agreement for the Practice of International Architecture
Last August, under the umbrella of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the leaders of the North American countries ratified the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for International Architect.
September 2007-Recent Trends in the Mexican Home Appliance Industry
Recent Trends in the Mexican Home Appliance Industry
The Metal manufacturer BICC BHC will open a new plant in Mexico
August 2007- Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP): Beneficial for North America
Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP): Beneficial for North America
The SPP is a cooperation scheme between Mexico, the US and Canada launched in 2005, to advance on common objectives to enhance the prosperity, the security and the quality of life of the three countries.
July 2007-Starting a Business in Mexico Made Easy
Starting a Business in Mexico Made Easy
Since its inception in 2002, Mexico´s Rapid Business Start-Up System (SARE in Spanish) has made the process of starting a business in Mexico fast and easy.
June 2007- Industrial Parks where Business in Mexico Made Simple
Industrial Parks where Business in Mexico Made Simple
Industrial parks have become the establishment of choice for many businesses in or moving to Mexico due to its attractive infrastructure.
International Tribunal dismissed claim against Mexico
On June 19th, 2007, an International Tribunal established under Chapter XI of the North American Free Trade Agreement unanimously decided in favor of Mexico in the case Bayview Irrigation District et al, vs. Mexico.
May 2007-U.S.-Mexico Agricultural Trade After 13 Years of NAFTA
U.S.-Mexico Agricultural Trade After 13 years of NAFTA
NAFTA free market access framework created a positive environment for the expansion of agricultural trade in North America.
April 2007-The Cement Agreement; A Success Story One Year After its Signature
The Cement Agreement; A Success Story One Year After its Signature
After one year on being in force, the Agreement on Trade in Cement between Mexico and the United States has proven to be a clear success and an effective mechanism to end 16 years of litigation.
Intellectual Property Rights; Mexico joins forces for the ongoing battle against pirates and counterfeiters
Mexico has joined forces with the United States and Canada to deter piracy and the consequential violation of intellectual property rights.
March 2007-Pilot Program Announced for U.S.-Mexico Cross Border Trucking
Pilot Program Announced for U.S.-Mexico Cross Border Trucking
After a dozen years, the United States plans to keep the commitment it made in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to begin letting Mexican trucks travel beyond the 25-mile border “commercial” zone.
February 2007- Mexican Avocado for Everyone
Mexican Avocado for Everyone
Thanks to the NAFTA, consumers through out Mexico, the U.S. and Canada enjoy the benefits brought by free trade.
Mexico and U.S. sign textile customs cooperation agreement
On January 26, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab and Mexican Minister of Economy Eduardo Sojo signed a customs cooperation agreement, as a first step to implementing the textile cumulation provision of the Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
January 2007-Mexican Goods Trade at a Glance
Mexican Goods Trade at a Glance
New data revealed an exports expansion of 6.8 percent (the best year since 2000), meanwhile imports increased 15.5 percent, and therefore, the trade deficit diminished 23 percent.
Success Stories
- Essex Weld to invest in Chihuahua
- Altos Hornos de México and Siemens sign agreements for US$275 million