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…

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…

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…

U.S.-Mexico: High stakes, calmer tones.

This morning, all eyes are on Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in Westminster Abbey, with more than 70 heads of state in attendance to pay their respects. For live coverage from London, you can click here. As we head into the Fall, higher-than-expected inflation continues here at home despite declining gas prices, and, last Friday, Wall Street closed out one of its worst…

US-Mexico: Temperatures rising.

This 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…

Summit of the Americas; Mexico (and others) absent, some progress.

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…

Geopolitical tensions, North American opportunity

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 &…

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