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The Decline and Fall of the North American ‘Pax Mercatoria’

President Bill Clinton signs supplemental agreements to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ceremony in the East Room of the White House on September 14, 1993. He is joined by former President Gerald R. Ford, Representative Tom Foley, Senator George Mitchell, former President Jimmy Carter, Senator Bob Dole, former President George H.W. Bush, Representative William Ford and Vice President Albert Gore. cc Ralph Alswang, modified, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:President_Bill_Clinton_signs_NAFTA.jpg

The demise of NAFTA illustrates once again how the force of commerce cannot transcend the political.

Trump’s New Wall? Mexico’s Southern Border

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Mexico has missed a golden opportunity to stand up to US bullying and provide a much-needed lesson on the continent’s deepening economic interdependence.

Mexico: A New Front in the Trump Trade Wars

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A new front has opened in President Trump’s worldwide trade war, and this one is much closer to home.

USMCA: Winners and Losers in the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal

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US and Canadian negotiators have agreed in principle to a new trade deal. Just don’t call it ‘NAFTA.’

Canada on the Clock to Save NAFTA

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The focus is now on Canada to come to terms with Washington. But Ottawa’s position may not be as dire as it seems.

Will the 2018 Elections Truly Reshape Mexico?

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It’s hard to separate the reality from the hype surrounding Mexico’s new president.

Backgrounder: 2018 Mexico Election

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The Mexican establishment is bracing for Hurricane Obrador.

The US-Mexico Border Wall Nobody Talks About

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For all the vicious debate, people may be surprised to learn that a US-Mexico border wall already exists.

Will Mexico Go Down the Populist Route in 2018?

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Meet Mexico’s left-wing version of Donald Trump.

US-Canada Softwood Dispute a Possible Own Goal for Washington

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New tariffs on Canadian softwood will only hurt consumers and further divert Canadian trade toward China and Europe.

Trump, Canada, and a Looming NAFTA Renegotiation in 2017

President Donald J. Trump speaks to members of the public and media Oct. 11, 2017, in an aircraft hangar at the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pennsylvania. The president discussed his plans for tax reform at the event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)

A look at the past, present, and future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and what it means to Canada.

Interview: Dr. Parag Khanna on US Foreign Policy, Mideast Geopolitics, and Globalization

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Geopoliticalmonitor.com sits down with Dr. Parag Khanna to discuss US foreign policy and the future of globalization.

Analysis: Mexico’s Mid-Term Elections

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Mexicans will head to the polls for mid-term elections on June 7th in what is viewed as a critical test of public support for the ruling PRI government and its business-friendly policies.

Mexican Elections, Terrorism, and the PRI: Cartel War in Flux?

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Examining how Mexico’s recent elections will impact the country’s bloody and long-running war on the cartels.

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