China, Mexico, NAFTA... Oh my!
"As China's economy expands, lagging Mexico looks inward and asks how it can compete... Many point to Mexico's financial instability over the past two decades and its over-reliance on the North American Free Trade Agreement as a development policy as the big problems."
I can say nothing to contribute to this article. It is very well written and takes a "What can Mexico do to compete?" approach that also questions NAFTA and Mexico's dependence on the U.S.. Excellent article. I highly recommend it.
Here's the link:
In the shadow of China's boom
Hmm... the only thing I can contribute is a question: Does the United States, as the most developed country in the Western Hemisphere, have an obligation to assist in Mexico's development or that of other nations in the hemisphere? It would definitely be to the country's advantage. If so, how can the U.S. be proactive?
I can say nothing to contribute to this article. It is very well written and takes a "What can Mexico do to compete?" approach that also questions NAFTA and Mexico's dependence on the U.S.. Excellent article. I highly recommend it.
Here's the link:
In the shadow of China's boom
Hmm... the only thing I can contribute is a question: Does the United States, as the most developed country in the Western Hemisphere, have an obligation to assist in Mexico's development or that of other nations in the hemisphere? It would definitely be to the country's advantage. If so, how can the U.S. be proactive?
posted by Benheart at 12:18 PM
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Mexico and China are two countries that I would not ordinarily think to compare and contrast. I don't feel that the US should be held responsible for modernizing other countries in the Western Hemi, although NAFTA seemed to be a step in that direction (however, most would argue that it benefitted the US more than Mexico). The US already faces harsh criticisms for "Americanization" and it seems that an attempt by the US to help Mexico with investments, R&D, etc has the probability of being viewed negatively.
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