COA's Eric Farnsworth discussed the economic, financial, and trade relations of China and Mexico on CCTV. "There is an opportunity under new leadership in both countries, to 'reset' and to see where a more balanced relationship between the two countries could be going," said Farnsworth.

An expert panel discussed the future of the trade bloc, a coalition centered on free trade, economic integration, and foreign investment, as well as an eye toward Asia.

Panelists:

• Amb. Carlos Urrutia, Colombian Ambassador to the U.S.
• Barbara Kotschwar, Research Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics and Co-Author of  “The Next Big Thing? The Trans Pacific Partnership and Latin America,”  in Americas Quarterly
• Chris Ryan, CEO, Lakeland Industries
• Sidney N. Weiss, Attorney, Customs and International Trade Issues
• Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Council of the Americas and the Americas Society (Moderator)