December 2007- Economic Sectoral Program 2007-2012

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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