After USMCA, Taking Aim at China?

11 October 2018 After years of describing NAFTA as "the worst trade deal in history", the Trump Administration along with Canada and Mexico signed the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The White House, naturally, hails the accord as a historic triumph for American workers and farmers. Critics view the deal as a simple rebranding of [...]

NAFTA Renegotiations

  Peterson IIE NAFTA   When you want to know about NAFTA, there is no better place to look than the Peterson Institute for International Economics.  Here's a great, recent assessment.

Mexican Peso: You Haven’t Missed It!

3 May 2017 The Mexican peso has enjoyed a nice rebound in 2017 following its collapse in recent years.  With the Trump administration’s approach to its relationship with Mexico seemingly in a constant state of flux, investors are left to consider whether it is too late to buy the MXN or if this year’s bounce [...]

Mexico: OECD Survey 2017

This survey includes an excellent assessment of the achievements and shortcomings of Mexico's ongoing reform program.  The report provides also a comprehensive anaysis of how Mexico has become an important actor in the global maunfacturing supply chain.  This will be a crucial issue in assessing what is at stake during any NAFTA negotiations. Mexico-2017-OECD-Survey