December 2012 - Mexico is Rapidly Improving its Global Competitiveness

Mexico is Rapidly Improving its Global Competitiveness Competitiveness is one area of the economy that Mexico has greatly improved in the last few years, making it one of the most attractive and dynamic economies globally. Mexico’s Railroad Industry is Moving Full Speed Ahead The railroad industry in Mexico is showing important increases in the movement […]

November 2012 - The importance of Metropolitan areas in U.S. exports to Mexico

The importance of Metropolitan areas in U.S. exports to Mexico Metropolitan areas are a major contributor to U.S. total exports. As U.S.’ second-largest export market, Mexico is an essential trade partner for cities in the United States. Among the top 50 largest metropolitan area exporters, Mexico is ranked in the top 5 most important export […]

October 2012 - The Pacific Alliance as a Pathway to Further Latin American Integration

The Pacific Alliance as a Pathway to Further Latin American Integration In today’s global economy, strengthening regional integrations has become a necessary condition in expanding global trade. This is why the Pacific Alliance, an economic regional initiative, promises to have enormous benefits to the four Latin American nations committed to promote further trade and investment […]

September 2012 - Mexico’s Regulatory Reform Has Become an Ongoing Process

Mexico’s Regulatory Reform Has Become an Ongoing Process In the past few years, Mexico has undertaken an ambitious agenda to improve its regulatory framework in an attempt to promote a more business-friendly environment thereby improving its global competitiveness. A Green Growth Path Is Set by Mexico On June 5, 2012, President Calderon signed a decree […]

July - August 2012 - Mexico: Ready and Committed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Mexico: Ready and Committed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a free trade agreement linking nations in the Pacific region, has incredible potential to simultaneously benefit both Mexico and the United States. Understanding the scope of this opportunity, Mexico is ready and committed to engage in TPP negotiations. The Single Window’s 2nd Phase […]

June 2012 - The Digital Agenda to Better Connecting Mexico

The Digital Agenda to Better Connecting Mexico Mexico has recently unveiled a government program to boost the information and communication technologies sector growth and narrow the digital gap throughout the country. The National Digital Agenda defines goals and strategies to give Mexico a positive impact on the telecommunications market. Pouring into the World: Mexico’s Alcoholic […]

May 2012 - Natural Gas to Fuel Mexico’s Competitiveness

Natural Gas to Fuel Mexico’s Competitiveness With a demand for energy that is growing rapidly to keep pace with its economic growth, Mexico is embracing natural gas as a cleaner, more efficient and abundant source of energy than other fuels in order to boost economic competitiveness. Mexico’s Phytosanitary Requirements on Imported Goods Go Online As […]

April 2012 - NAFTA Trilateral Trade Breaks the $1 Trillion Threshold

NAFTA Trilateral Trade Breaks the $1 Trillion Threshold The North American Free Trade Agreement has substantially boosted North America’s Competitiveness by enhancing access to a thriving combined market of 460 million inhabitants and a regional $17 trillion output. Building a More Secure Bilateral Trade System As U.S.-Mexico trade has dynamically grown by 460% over almost […]

March 2012 - Mexico Becomes the World’s 8th Largest Automobile Producer

Mexico Becomes the World’s 8th Largest Automobile Producer In 2011, the automotive industry in Mexico was at its highest point historically in terms of production, exports and investment. With production rates rapidly increasing in the past two years, Mexico is fast becoming a world leader in the auto manufacturing business. The Wassenaar Arrangement Boosts Business […]

February 2012 - Building Up a 21st Century Infrastructure in Mexico

Building Up a 21st Century Infrastructure in Mexico On January 17, 2012, the Law of Public-Private Partnerships went into effect in Mexico, culminating the efforts of the Calderon Administration to give the country a modern and comprehensive legal framework to help meet a primary objective: to turn Mexico into a global logistics platform through the […]

January 2012 - Mexico and the United States: a Vital Alliance in the TPP

Mexico and the United States: a Vital Alliance in the TPP In response to the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s request of December 7, 2011, the Government of Mexico submitted comments regarding our interest in joining TPP negotiations. Making the Most of Mexico’s Customs Modernization Recognizing trade as a powerful tool for economic […]