Business & Economics

A line of semi-trucks on the highway driving towards the border from the U.S. to Mexico.

Deciphering the USMCA

As USMCA ratification is completed, and NAFTA is replaced, UArizona researchers provide insight into what this means for US-Mexico relations.

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Fostering Tech Innovation Through Cross-Border Collaboration

International partnerships help position the Arizona-Sonora region as a tech hub.

A street full of storefronts and pedestrians in downtown Nogales, Mexico.

How the Mexican Economic Plan Aims to Reduce Migration to the US

While President Trump remains steadfast in his plan to build a wall along the border, his Mexican counterpart is rolling out economic initiatives to help reduce the need for emigration in the first place.

A woman in a mask and a hard hat works on a tablet.

Mexican Manufacturing in the Time of Pandemic

When Covid-19 hit, the Trump administration pressured Mexico to keep factories that supply the United States operating during the coronavirus pandemic, even as outbreaks swept the companies, highlighting the nations' unique relationship.

The Vital Role of Imported Tomatoes: How Produce Grown in Mexico Supports Economic Activity in the U.S.

A recent study from UA researchers found that tomatoes from Mexico contributed $4.8 billion in sales to the U.S. economy in 2016. Discover how U.S. food imports from Mexico support economic activity in the U.S. — and how COVID-19 is taking a toll.