Mexico and North America: Driving Integration

The world is going through A deep rearrangement in the rules of global trade. It seems that the United States, as an anchor force in our region, is enhancing a model for aggressive default with many countries, which seems to be directed to the advantages of investment and production as shown, for example, the framework agreement with the United Kingdom and negotiations with China.

Our country should clarify its role as part of North America, not only as a negative partner in the benefits of T-MEC, but as a representative responsible for his success. This means stopping to see the bilateral relationship only from the traditional perspective – the presidency and the White House – and Build a deeper network with the American Congress, the conservatives, the mayor, industrial areas and commercial actorsThe Minister of Economy also indicated, Marcelo Eporard. Many competitiveness in our region depends on this good framework of mutual relationships and understanding.

In this context, the last and important work round in Confederation of the Shepherd of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex)Headed by its president Juan Jose SierraTo Washington. This initiative, who believes in the traditions of our bodies, sends a clear message on how to assume work diplomacy in the twenty -first century. His leadership in this effort enhances Coparmex’s commitment to effective and proactive representation in the international arena. With meetings with major members of Congress, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, multilateral organizations, business rooms and thought centers, a path is opened that must continue and deepen. Not only did this tour seek to put the interests of the Mexican business sector on the table, but also sought to offer Mexico as a reliable partner, ready and ready to comply with joint development.

The opportunity is huge. New decisions from Car sectorAnd pressure on the transfer of chains and incentives in the United States, and Mexico in the midst of the equation. For many companies, the transfer of North Rio Bravo factory means very high costs. Mexico, yes It improves its organizational and financial conditions, security and energyIt can be the perfect balance point.

In addition, you should think about Change the form Which is pushed on the other side of the limits that confirm Moveing ​​organization and investment. You should consider the consistency of your economic model with this logic. This includes strengthening the rule of law, achieving balance in public financial affairs, and betting on private investment as a fee of development and review of organizational frameworks that prevent productivity.

To avoid this, a strategy that gives priority to enhancing national capabilities, including investment in innovation, technical training, development of local offer and higher regional content, is required.

Within this framework, the relationship with China It should be evaluated using pragmatism: it can be complementary in some areas, but it should not compete with the main goal of regional integration. In addition, some investments and the entry of Chinese products, especially in sensitive sectors, must be analyzed, given the potential potential risks that may be on American integration, especially, on the harmful effects of the Mexican industry.

Latter Summit Commerce Mexico – North America: Beyond T -mecAlso organized by Coparmex, presented major ideas in this regard. One of them is an understanding that regional integration is not only commercial, but also technology, energy and employment. We have to think about the value chains in North America, not fragmented by the old border. It is time to take advantage of the integration between regions: technology and capital in the United States and Canada; Work, manufacturing and youth in Mexico. But in order to happen, we need vision, political will and entrepreneurship.

We must build the institution and permanent coordination mechanisms with the American Congress and the National Governments. Business organizations, innovation centers, universities and bilateral societies should be part of this equation. Prepare for the following re-negotiation of T-MEC taking into account all its scenarios, including the potential intention of its leadership into a bilateral agreement.

The challenge is huge, but the opportunity also. Mexico can be the protagonist of the novel from the new American economic system if you play your messages well. This begins, on our part, with active, pre -emptive and strategic business diplomacy.

It is not enough to be part of the treaty. We want to be part of this geopolitical and economic vision.