CRS Reports on the Mexican Economy, Border Security, Etc.
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report entitled “The Mexican Economy After the Global Financial Crisis.”
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According to the report, the state of Mexico’s economy is important for U.S. policymakers for many reasons, most significantly because a prosperous and democratic neighboring country is in the best interest of the U.S. The two countries have strong economic, political, and social ties, which have direct policy implications related to bilateral trade, economic competitiveness, migration, and border security.
In May 2010, President Obama hosted Mexican President Calderón at a meeting in the White House in which the two leaders discussed key issues affecting the two countries. They agreed to continue and reinforce cooperation on creating jobs, promoting economic recovery and expansion, and encouraging inclusive prosperity across all levels of society in both countries.
The report notes that the 111th Congress is likely to maintain an active interest in Mexico on issues related to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other trade issues, economic conditions in Mexico, migration, border security issues, and counter-narcotics.
Other recent CRS reports posted on Mexico include: Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress (dated 09/02/10. R4L32724); U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation: the Mérida Initiative and Beyond (dated 08/13/10, R41349); and Border Security: The Role of the U.S. Border Patrol (dated 08/11/10, RL32562).