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Below from USINFO.STATE.GOV<\/a><\/p>\n 31 January 2007<\/p>\n United States Looks To Deepen Commercial Ties with Mexico U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez (file photo \u00a9 AP Images)Washington — The United States and Mexico share an important commercial relationship, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez will explore ways to further enhance this relationship during a three-day trip to Mexico.<\/p>\n In January 31 remarks at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, Gutierrez pointed out that, as of November 2006, two-way trade between the United States and Mexico exceeded $300 billion and, in 2005, U.S. direct investment in Mexico topped $70 billion. He said he will look to build on this commercial relationship during his meetings February 1 in Mexico City with President Felipe Calderon, senior officials, business leaders and members of civil society.<\/p>\n \u201cThe whole purpose of this trip is to discuss ways to make it even stronger and make it more beneficial for businesses and workers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The secretary said that in general terms his discussions will focus on strategies for continuing to make the bilateral business environment attractive for local and foreign investment, entrepreneurs and the creation of jobs.<\/p>\n The discussions are also part of an effort to advance the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) launched by the leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico in March 2005 with the goal of enhancing security, economic growth, competitiveness and the quality of life of the citizens of the region. (<\/blockquote>\n &y=2006&m=September&x=20060908160711ASrelliM0.9119684″>See related article.)<\/a><\/p>\n Note from D.A. – No really, please see related article, here is an excerpt<\/em>: Washington \u2013 The governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico are making measurable progress in enhancing the security and prosperity of North America, according to the second Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) Report to Leaders.<\/strong><\/p>\n The leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico launched the SPP in March 2005 with the goal of enhancing security, economic growth, competitiveness, and the quality of life of the citizens of the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCommerce’s Gutierrez seeks to build on NAFTA, enhance regional competitiveness
\nBy Scott Miller
\nUSINFO Staff Writer<\/p>\n
\nProgress on North American Security and Prosperity Assessed<\/strong><\/p>\n