Number: RL32934
Title: U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations: Trends, Issues, and Implications
Authors: M. Angeles Villarreal, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The economic relationship with Mexico is important to U.S. national interests and to the U.S. Congress for many reasons. As the United States considers free trade initiatives with other Latin American countries, the effects of NAFTA may provide policymakers some indication of how these initiatives might affect conditions in the overall U.S. economy. In the 110th Congress, issues of concern are related mostly to the issue of Mexican migrant workers in the United States, but may also include economic conditions in Mexico and the possible effect of NAFTA on the United States and Mexico. This report provides an overview of U.S.-Mexico economic trends, background information on the Mexican economy, the effects of NAFTA on the U.S.-Mexico economic relationship, and major trade issues between the United States and Mexico.
Pages: 25
Date: June 3, 2008