Eduardo Medina Mora and E. Anthony Wayne

U.S. Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne and Mexican Ambassador Eduardo Medina Mora.

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Summary: Border Conference on the U.S.-Mexico Competitiveness Agenda

By Sofia Norten

Representatives from the public and private sectors highlighted ways to improve border trade in order to boost both the U.S. and Mexican economies.

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Summary

On August 7, Council of the Americas held a conference at The University of Texas at El Paso on improving competitiveness on the U.S.-Mexico border. In opening remarks, speakers highlighted the importance of the border to the broader U.S. and Mexican economies. “It is the windpipe of our economy and when managed intelligently, it can be a massive asset to competitiveness to both our countries,” said Ambassador John Negroponte.

Opening Remarks

  • Diana Natalicio, President, The University of Texas at El Paso
  • John Negroponte, Chairman, Americas Society and Council of the Americas
  • Beto O’Rourke, U.S. Representative
  • John Steen, Texas Secretary of State

Watch video highlights of the conference.

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