Tag "Mexico"
Opportunity slips away as disagreements over NAFTA continue
President Donald Trump will face major decisions around trade in 2018, especially with regard to the 24-year old North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA).
NAFTA 2.0 negotiations: Why Trump may back off
After six rounds of talks in 2017 between Canada, Mexico and the United States to renegotiate NAFTA, parties still appear far from consensus.
NAFTA e-commerce limits likely to rise, but at what cost?
Proposed changes are inevitable, but could put many traditional retailers out of business, creating a complex political decision for NAFTA leaders.
The real risks to the US come from Mexico’s southern border
Trump’s actions are likely to aggravate security problems originating on Mexico’s southern border with Central America.
Lopez Obrador, the Mexican Messiah?
The presidential campaign of Lopez Obrador, or AMLO, poses a serious threat to the political establishment in Mexico – and to Mexico’s relationship with some of Latin America’s leading economies.
How the drive for North American energy independence could save NAFTA
The energy sector has frequently been cited as a potential area of agreement and cooperation that would bolster NAFTA in the long-term.
Between isolation and alliances – Venezuela’s uncertain future
Nicolas Maduro’s victory in this month’s regional elections has strengthened his leadership position and drastically reduced the opposition’s hope for a victory in the 2018 presidential elections. If he retains his presidency next year, will he be able to count on the support of his Latin American allies?
Trump isn’t the only factor that could derail NAFTA
Late-2018 presidential elections in Mexico and congressional elections in the United States could jeopardize the future of NAFTA.
Trump’s “America First” policy: provoking adversaries and alarming allies
When U.S. president Donald Trump addressed the General Assembly in late September, he promised “to defend America’s interests above all else.”
Will Colombia be able to capitalize on FARC peace deal to boost growth?
Colombia finds itself at a critical impasse where certain decisions in the next six months could push it toward an economic boom or serious destabilization.
