December 1996-Mexico Steps Up Deregulation Reforms to Enhance Business Competitiveness

Mexico Steps Up Deregulation Reforms to Enhance Business Competitiveness The comprehensive deregulation program launched on year ago by the government of Mexico was fortified by several concrete measures this month.

October 1996-NAFTA Strengthens the North American Electronics Industry

NAFTA Strengthens the North American Electronics Industry Production partnerships and increased trade lead the way to a better electronics industry.

August 1996-Mexico’s Economy Showing Strong Signs of Recovery in 1996

Mexico’s Economy Showing Strong Signs of Recovery in 1996 GDP surges more than 7% in the second quarter of 1996 on the strength of continued manufacturing and export growth.

July 1996-North American Auto Industry Expanding Markets Under NAFTA

North American Auto Industry Expanding Markets Under NAFTA U.S., Mexico and Canada automotive partnerships increasing competitiveness, growth and hemispheric sales opportunities in the sector.

June 1996-Mexico Recovery Spurring Strong U.S. and Mexican Export Growth in 1996

Mexico Recovery Spurring Strong U.S. and Mexican Export Growth in 1996 3/4’s of U.S. states and 2/3’s of industry sectors register export increases in first quarter of 1996 according to NAFTA trade figures.

April 1996-U.S.-Mexico Textile and Apparel Trade Growing with NAFTA

U.S.-Mexico Textile and Apparel Trade Growing with NAFTA North American production partnerships become increasingly more competitive.

March 1996-Staying NAFTA’s Course Yields results for U.S. and Mexico

Staying NAFTA’s Course Yields Results for U.S. and Mexico Latest trade figures confirm agreement’s role in promoting and preserving U.S.-Mexico trade gains.

February 1996 - NAFTA Transnsformating Production Partnerships

NAFTA Transforming Production Partnerships Mexico’s emergence from last year’s economic crisis is being fueled by a rapidly growing export sector, wich increased by 31.2% in 1995. Behind this growth is a fundamental transformation being wrought by NAFTA in both Mexico’s export industries and trading relationships throughout North America.

January 1996 - NAFTA Anniversary Marked by Further Tariff Cuts

NAFTA Anniversary Marked by Further Tariff Cuts On Jan. 1, 1996, NAFTA marked its second anniversary with implementation of the agreement’s third round of sheduled tariff reductions for goods trated between Mexico, the United States and Canada.