December 1999 & January 2000-Mexico’s Trade Policy

Mexico’s Trade Policy Mexico’s Trade Policy has been instrumental in the deep transformation of its economy by attracting investment, consolidating a manufacturing export base, creating better jobs and diversifying export markets.

October 1999 - More Small and Medium Size Firms are Reaping the Benefits of International Trade

More Small and Medium Size Firms are Reaping the Benefits of International Trade SECOFI has established several programs to support the participation of small and medium-sized firms in trade. Arizona Governor Leads Trade Mission to Mexico Governor Jane Hull of Arizona led a trade mission to Mexico as her first international mission as governor.

August 1999-U.S. Department of Commerce Dismisses Oil Dumping Case

U.S. Department of Commerce Dismisses Oil Dumping Case Mexico welcomes decision of U.S. Department of Commerce dismissal.

July 1999- Nogales Sets Industry Standard for Border Crossing Facility

Nogales Sets Industry Standard for Border Crossing Facilities Improvements will expedite commercial transactions.

June 1999- Secretaries Blanco and Daley Hosted Third U.S.-Mexico Border Infrastructure Conference

Secretaries Blanco and Daley Hosted Third U.S.-Mexico Border Infrastructure Conference The main objectives  of the conference were to showcase the economic growth, investment opportunities, and bilateral cooperation in the border region since the implementation of NAFTA.

April 1999- NAFTA Sixth Ministerial Meeting Underlines Progress

NAFTA Sixth Ministerial Meeting Underlines Progress United States trade representatives acknowledge five years of achievements after NAFTA’s implementation and pledge to keep working on the path of trade liberalization.

March 1999- Private Sector Shows Confidence in Mexico’s Economy

Private Sector Shows Confidence in Mexico’s Economy On March 16th, Mexico’s President Ernesto Zedillo hosted a meeting  Mexico City for 200 foreign companies that pledges to invest more than US $ 10 billion in Mexico during 1999, an 8 per cent increase over 1998 levels.

January 1999-MExico-EU FTA Negotiations on Track

Mexico-EU FTA Negotiations on Track Mexico and the European Union are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) to stimulate bilateral commercial flows and level the playing field for exporters of both parties.