U.S.–Mexico Ties in the 21st Century: Trade and Immigration in a New Era
Over the last few decades, the U.S. and Mexico have gained from openness to trade, migration and investment. U.S. corporations have utilized Mexico’s world-class manufacturing platform to lower costs and increase competitiveness worldwide. In turn, U.S. consumers have enjoyed lower prices, and border communities on both sides of the Rio Grande have enjoyed the benefits of trade while adjusting to the challenges. This conference explored what the future may bring to this mutually beneficial economic relationship in what promises to be the beginning of a new era. Topics included:
- Trends in U.S.–Mexico trade and immigration
- Regional economic development
- The rise of Mexico’s automotive industry
- The possible implications of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation
Agenda
Friday, May 12 | |
8:00 a.m. |
Check-In and Continental Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. |
Opening Remarks |
Pia Orrenius Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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Alejandro López-Feldman Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas |
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9:20 a.m. |
Panel 1: Trends in Trade and Immigration |
Moderator Alejandro López-Feldman |
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Michael J. Sposi |
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Pia Orrenius |
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Alfredo Cuecuecha Mendoza |
10:20 a.m. |
Panel 2: Economic Development in Mexico |
Moderator |
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Rafael Garduño |
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Kurt Unger |
11:00 a.m. |
Break |
11:15 a.m. |
Plenary Session: The Implications of a NAFTA Renegotiation |
Moderator |
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Luz Maria de la Mora |
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Christopher Wilson |
12:15 p.m. |
Luncheon |
Welcome Mine Yücel Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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Moderator |
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Keynote Speaker |
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David Weller |
1:15 p.m. |
Panel 3: Benefits and Challenges of Trade: Texas and the Border |
Moderator |
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Thomas Klier |
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Jesus Cañas |
2:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
For More Information
Contact Dawn Williamson, at Dawn.Williamson@dal.frb.org or 214-922-5121.