NAFTA at 10
On December 9th of 2002, Mexico, Canada and the United States will celebrate NAFTA’s 10th year anniversary.
Year: 2002
October 2002- Mexico Launches a Program to Promote Foreign Trade and Investment
Mexico Launches a Program to Promote Foreign Trade and Investment
As indicated by the National Plan for Development , the Ministry of the Economy launched the Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion Program, which constitutes another step towards achieving sustainable economic growth along with better standards of living for Mexico.
U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Working Group for Intellectual Property
The actions undertaken by the Government of Mexico to combat piracy and counterfeiting products were discussed
on the last meeting of the U.S.- Mexico Bilateral Working Group for Intellectual Property Rights in Washington, D.C.
this past August.
Success Stories
Toyota will build second plant in Tijuana
Gigante won the battle against Anaheim
Prudential Financial boots operations in Mexico
U.S.-Canadian companies’ alliance acquired Cinemex
The Canadian COTT expands presence in Mexico
State Profiles
Tlaxcala
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September 2002-Mexican Automotive industry: A World-Class Player
Mexican Automotive Industry: A World-Class Player
Mexico’s economic liberalization has resulted in unprecedented growth of the Mexican auto and auto-part industry, turning it into a world class player.
August 2002-Mexico and the U.S. Move Toward More Secure and Smarter Border
Mexico and the U.S. Move Toward More Secure and Smarter Border
In March 2002, Mexico and the United States signed the U.S.-Mexico Border Partnership, a comprehensive initiative aimed at both strengthening security and modernizing the clearing process for people and goods at our common border.
July 2002-Mexico and Brazil Sign Trade Agreement
Mexico and Brazil Sign Trade Agreement
On July 3rd, 2002, Mexico and Brazil signed a preferential trade agreement within the framework of the Latin American Integration Association (LAIA).
Regionalism vs. Multilateralism: No such Policy Dilemma for Mexico
The Fox’s administration international trade policy demonstrates that countries such as Mexico can effectively manage both multilateral and bilateral trade commitments.
June 2002- Mexican Maquiladora Industry Heading Towards Recovery
Mexican Maquiladora Industry Heading Towards Recovery
The maquiladora industry is recovering from last year’s slump.
May 2002-Mexico: A Robust Market for U.S. Manufactured Products
Mexico: A Robust Market for U.S. Manufactured Products
NAFTA has been an engine to promote the expansion of trade in manufactured goods among Mexico, the United States and Canada.
WTO Praises Mexico’s Trade Policy
On April 16 the World Trade Organization (WTO) praised Mexico in its Trade Policy Review Report.
April 2002- U.S.-Mexico Cooperate to Create a “Smart Border”
U.S.-Mexico Cooperate to Create a “Smart Border”
Since the terrorist attacks last September, security has become the top priority in the U.S> and thus a central element in the bilateral agenda with Mexico.
March 2002-Opening and Liberalizing the Mexican Telecom Industry
Opening and liberalizing the Mexican Telecom Industry
Over the last decade, Mexico has taken a series of significant steps to liberalize its telecommunications sector, looking forward to promote and consolidate competition.
February 2002-Mexico and USA: Partnership for Prosperity
Mexico and USA: Partnership for Prosperity
Presidents Bush and Fox recently launched a new public-private initiative called “Partnership for Prosperity”.
December 2001 & January 2002-Mexican Tourism Sector: A World of Investment Opportunities
Mexican Tourism Sector: A World of Investment Opportunities
Mexico is a country of enormous potential for investment in the tourism sector.