Mexico exported almost $500 billion worth of goods and services to the United States in 2011 and is now looking to further expand its trade ties by joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Trade
The leaders of Canada, Chile, Mexico, and Peru met with Asian counterparts outside of the official summit to strike trade deals and discuss ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Colombian exports to Brazil are on the rise, particularly in construction materials and military technology.
In a statement submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Council of the Americas outlines negotiation objectives for Mexico’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
In an interview with Canadian weekly Embassy, AS/COA's Vice President Eric Farnsworth comments on Canada's interest in partnering with Latin America's Pacific Alliance trade bloc.
AS/COA's Vice President Eric Farnsworth comments on the outlook for Ecuador´s trade preferences with the U.S. after the Andean country granted asylum to WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange.
AS/COA's Vice President Eric Farnsworth comments on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's proposal to establish a free hemispheric trade zone in Latin America.