July 20th and beyond: The Background Music has Changed.
Welcome to The View from North America. As U.S. and Mexican negotiators prepare to meet in Mexico City on Monday, July 20th, we are seeing some progress. According to Mexico’s Ministry of the Economy the active number of trade issues has been whittled down from over 54 to a more manageable 14, and both teams have…
More Info about July 20th and beyond: The Background Music has Changed.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 realityThis summer has been marked by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and continued concerns over high inflation at home and abroad. Last week, the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75 percent for the second consecutive time, and Congress initiated debate on the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation, if passed, would impact a wide range of issues, including the Affordable Care Act, climate…
Read More about US-Mexico: Temperatures rising.Over the past several weeks, the news cycle has been dominated by the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the January 6th House of Representatives Committee hearings. Economic uncertainty continues at home and abroad, and the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war is exacerbating concerns about inflation and a possible food crisis. As a result, the International Monetary Fund is revising its 2022 global growth…
Read More about Summit of the Americas; Mexico (and others) absent, some progress.This month, I’m sending along the following piece I wrote on a clear path forward for North America amid rising geopolitical tensions. The item was picked up by several publications including the America Society/Council of the Americas. You can find it below and here. As always, I look forward to hearing from you here at White &…
Read More about Geopolitical tensions, North American opportunityThis year marks a little over three decades since White & Case first opened its Mexico City office. As we reflect on this significant milestone, our team is grateful for all the colleagues, clients, and friends who have supported us along the way. At White & Case, we not only track local and regional developments but global…
Read More about Mexico: Some Quick Takes.In The News
CNN, Feb. 24, 2026: The Brief With Jim Sciutto – Antonio Garza joins The Brief
The Bush School’s Mosbacher Institute, Feb. 17, 2026: Discussion on the evolving dynamics of U.S.–Mexico relations.
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