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AMLO’s energy and investment policies will make Mexico poor again
Mexico’s government would be extremely unwise to neglect the negative impact of AMLO’s arbitrary investment policies, which denigrate the rule of law and will inevitably lead to a long-term decline in investment, job creation and exports. Continue Reading
China and the globalization of the gaming industry
The overwhelming success of Genshin Impact, a Chinese anime-style mobile game, has implications for future U.S. competitiveness in the gaming industry and potentially beyond. China Studies research associate Brandon Zheng explains. Continue Reading
Powerless: López Obrador’s failed electricity reforms
Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently lost a major congressional vote in his bid to limit private investment in the country’s electricity sector. Although López Obrador cannot run for election again, the vote represents a stand against his vision for Mexico — and sets the stage for the 2024 presidential election, which may be much more competitive than many suspected just a few months ago. Continue Reading
Key drivers of Mexico’s 2022 outlook
This post summarizes a full report from the Center for the United States and Mexico on the 2022 political, economic and security outlook for Mexico. Continue Reading
State-to-State Dispute Settlement under the USMCA is Working!
Whereas the process for Canada, Mexico and the U.S. to resolve disputes under NAFTA proved highly ineffective, the equivalent procedures under the USMCA are working very well. Continue Reading
Will the North American auto industry survive proposed U.S. electric vehicle subsidies?
The Biden administration has proposed legislation to encourage the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). By subsidizing only EVs and EV batteries produced by union labor in the U.S., however, the auto industry could face issues in valuable trade partnerships with Canada and Mexico. Continue Reading