August 2000-Mexico and the U.S. Sign Antitrust Cooperation Agreement
Mexico and the U.S. Sign Antitrust Cooperation Agreement
Mexico’s Secretary of Commerce Herminio Blanco, the U.S. Assistant Attorney General Joel Klein and the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Robert Pitofsky signed an antitrust cooperation agreement that will enable the FTC and Mexico’s Federal Competition Commission (FCC) to improve enforcement of both countries’ competition laws.
Investment Ratings Upgraded
As a result of the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and positive growth perspective, the the three major rating agencies have upgraded Mexico’s investment grade status for long term foreign currency debt.
U.S.-Mexico trade in Rubber and Plastics Flourishes under NAFTA
Trade liberalization under NAFTA has meant more business and investment opportunities for the region’s rubber and plastics industry.
Business News Digest
Sony selects Redwood Systems to manage and distribute in Mexico
Viking Freight expands ability to service Tijuana’s Maquiladora market
Mack Trucks begins business in Mexico
State Profiles
Montana
Jalisco
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