U.S./Mexico Border Archives

June 17, 2015

Mexico’s Trade Policy & Trade Agreements – UPDATED

This content was updated on June 29, 2020 for accuracy and relevancy. Mexico international trade is a complex and rapidly evolving issue. On June 5, 2018, the Mexican government responded to the United States tariffs on certain Mexican steel and aluminum by suspending the preferential tariff and raising the general import tax rate for a variety […]

February 4, 2015

Why The US Mexico Relationship Matters & Its Impact | NAPS

The United States and Mexico share a lengthy border and a rich history. They have long been enthusiastic trading partners. In fact, there are only two countries in the world that do more business with the USA than Mexico. Mexico manufacturing is a lynchpin of American commerce, and both countries profit from their healthy trade […]

February 18, 2014

Binational U.S. – Mexico Immigration Authority Could Improve Policy

February 18th, 2014 – Are global consumers likely to see many manufacturing labels change from made in China to made in Mexico? Many economists and foreign investors believe it to be the case for some items, and potential immigration reform between Mexico and its nearest northern neighbor is poised to further fuel that outcome. Reaching […]

February 10, 2014

Improved Travel Options Benefit Mexico and the United States

February 10th, 2014 — A new project designed to give air travelers an alternative to flying out of the San Diego Airport when traveling to Mexico is beginning to gain momentum. It would allow travelers to park their cars on the United States side of the border and take a walking bridge across an enclosed, […]

September 6, 2013

U.S. Mexico Trade Boom: Fuels Effort to Build Better Border Crossings

The border crossings between the United States and Mexico are very important for trade and security. With a stronger and more efficient border, products of Mexico manufacturing will (and already are) become integral to trade with the United States. Increased efficiency will help the border patrols of both nations concentrate on stemming the tide of all […]

August 28, 2013

US & Mexican Officials Discuss the Border and Immigration

August 28, 2013 – U.S. and Mexican officials have been meeting in several locations to discuss the impact of possible immigration legislation and its effects on the border and manufacturing in Mexico. President Barack Obama and Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto met in Mexico at the beginning of May to discuss several issues affecting both […]

August 20, 2013

Options to Shorten Wait Time at the Border

Numerous options and ideas to shorten the length of wait times at the busiest U.S./Mexico borders, such as Tijuana and Cd. Juarez, are being discussed as a response to the notoriously long line issues at these locations. Both countries have reported seeking a solution that not only speeds up the process but also mandates protocol […]

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