Mexico generated an overall trade deficit of -US$2.9 billion for 2014. However, Mexico did earn positive trade balances with 86 of the 223 foreign geographic entities with which it exchanges exports and imports. Mexican exports to exceeded Mexico’s imports from Latin America and Caribbean islands by $31.8 billion in 2014. Similarly, Mexico achieved a $3.5 billion trading … [Read more...] about Mexico Major Product Supply Advantages
North America
US Major Product Supply Advantages
United States ran an overall trade deficit of US$726.3 billion for 2014. However, the US did earn positive trade balances with 128 of the 220 foreign geographic entities with which it exchanges exports and imports. US exports to exceeded its imports from Latin America (excluding Mexico) and Caribbean Islands by $31.8 billion in 2014. Similarly, America ran a $3.5 billion … [Read more...] about US Major Product Supply Advantages
Stephen Harper’s International Trade Record
Stephen Harper has been the Canadian prime minister since 2006. This analysis shows that the Conservative Party leader has posted a mixed record in positioning Canada’s competitive advantages on global trade markets. Trade balances trending down In 2005, the year before Harper was elected to his first term, Canada posted a trade surplus equal to US$46.1 billion. Ten years … [Read more...] about Stephen Harper’s International Trade Record