USMCA, July 1 Verdict: And the beat goes on.
Welcome to The View from North America—and happy July 4th weekend to those of you in the U.S. If you are Canadian, a belated happy Canada Day; and finally, congratulations to USA, Mexico and Canada for booking their places in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Canada, Mexico and the United States World Cup Round…
More Info about USMCA, July 1 Verdict: And the beat goes on.The Disconnect: Geopolitical uncertainty, Cross-Border reality
Welcome to The View from North America — my quick-take on the regional dynamics shaping the cross-border corridor. If you are looking for clarity in global headlines right now, good luck. Between the continued lack of transparency surrounding Iran’s recent diplomatic memorandum and the tactical shifts from Ukraine’s latest advances, the big geopolitical picture remains highly…
More Info about The Disconnect: Geopolitical uncertainty, Cross-Border realityThe USMCA, and Beyond the Negotiating Table
Welcome to The View from North America — my quick-take on the macro policy, data, and regional dynamics shaping the cross-border corridor. If you watched the headlines out of Mexico City this past week, you know the gears of North American trade are spinning. Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard and the U.S. Trade Representative’s team are actively…
More Info about The USMCA, and Beyond the Negotiating TableThe following piece first appeared in Mexico Today, by Reforma. You can find it here, or continue reading. In his first 100 days, President Joe Biden set out rebuild vital economic and political relationships with our allies in the region and around the world. Mexico, a crucial ally and one of our leading trade partners,…
Read More about Opinion | Ally shoring, a critical opportunity for North AmericaThe following piece first appeared in the San Antonio Express-News. You can find it here, or continue reading. President Joe Biden’s first 100 days have been tested by tens of thousands of people arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a situation we’ve seen many times before, but a variety of conditions have exacerbated the problem.…
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