Download or read book U. S. -Mexico Economic Relations written by M. Angeles Villareal and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Mexico has a population of about 110 million people making it the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world and the third most populous country in the Western Hemisphere. Based on a GDP of $1.0 trillion in 2008, Mexico has a free market economy with a strong export sector. The U.S. and Mexico have strong economic ties. An important feature of the relationship is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Mexico is the U.S.¿ third largest trading partner, while the U.S. ranks first among Mexico¿s trading partners. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) U.S.-Mexico Economic Trends; (3) Mexican Economy; (4) NAFTA and the U.S.-Mexico Econ. Relationship; (5) Major Issues in U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations; (6) Policy Issues. Illus.