Thread: Strengthening NAFTA Ties and the Push Towards a Common Secur

Strengthening NAFTA Ties and the Push Towards a Common Security Front

By Dana Gabriel
Online Journal Contributing Writer
http://onlinejournal.com/artman/publish ... 5976.shtml

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As a result of the demise of the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) of North America, the NAFTA trilateral relationship has suffered. This has forced many of the SPP’s objectives to be funneled through various bilateral initiatives.

Mexico’s drug war is also serving as a catalyst for more North American cooperation and integration in areas of border security, law enforcement and the military. Canada is being encouraged to further engage and commit itself alongside the U.S. in helping Mexico.

Some have described the Canada-Mexico partnership as a failed opportunity with Ottawa more preoccupied with U.S. concerns. Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s recent trip to Canada was seen as a chance to strengthen bilateral bonds and push for more trade and investment between the two NAFTA partners. In a press statement Calderón highlighted, “The reason for this visit is to consolidate and expand our bilateral relationship at all levels.â€

[quote]He emphasized that, “Integration is key to restoring strong sustained growth in North America.â€

Judy!

These charts only cover trade in goods and do not include services. It also does not account well for reexport from the US of used second hand goods made outside North America.

Originally Posted by Richard

Judy!

These charts only cover trade in goods and do not include services. It also does not account well for reexport from the US of used second hand goods made outside North America.

Richard!

Who said otherwise? What is your point?

Here is the link to the total trade deficits for the US which aren't broken down by country which shows the "Goods BOP" and "Services".

http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/sta ... /gands.txt

Do you have a lnk that shows the Goods BOP and Services by country? I haven't seen one. If you have one, please kindly post it. Thanks.