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NAFTA overhaul – Mexico is a trade partner, not competitor
We have less than 90 days to communicate to our federal elected officials in the U.S and in Mexico about the potential “modernization” of NAFTA. In a worst-case scenario, the erection of new trade barriers could disrupt key U.S. and Mexican industries for years to come and force consumers to pay more for big-ticket items.
Strengthening Arizona-Mexico relationships: Q&A with Patrick Welch
When hearing about the 108th Arizona Town Hall on Arizona/Mexico, Patrick Welch jumped at the chance to participate.
Chief of Arizona-Mexico commission resigns
The president of the Arizona-Mexico commission has resigned from the unpaid position. The commission is a public-private organization that promotes trade, networking and information-sharing across the border.
Ducey heading to Canada on economic development mission
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is headed to Canada as leader of an economic development mission that aims to boost the state's image for Canadian investors.
Staffing woes keep Mariposa port expansion from living up to promise
Nearly two years after the completion of a $250 million expansion that was supposed to speed traffic through the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, some say the project has yet to live up to its promise.
Bill would halt state business with firms that boycott Israel
Calling Israel “one of our greatest allies,” a House panel voted Wednesday to stop doing business with firms that boycott the country.
Ducey: Trans-Pacific Partnership makes Arizona more competitive
Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday said he supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership because the trade policy will make Arizona more competitive in the business world.
Our good neighbor should be a good business partner
“God made us neighbors. We should endeavor to be good neighbors.” Former Arizona Governor Paul Fannin, who created the Arizona-Mexico Commission and recognized the importance of good relations and commerce with our neighbors to the south, said that in 1959.
Arizona should seize the moment as a trade partner with Mexico
The dynamic friendship between Arizona and Mexico is again at a crossroads, as Mexico’s burgeoning middle class and rising economic status stand to change the dynamics once more. Arizona should take advantage of this moment and continue advancing positive relationships and trade partnerships with Mexico.
International engagement drives innovation, benefits U.S. and Arizona
America’s research universities and technology companies frequently experience the great value of U.S. global engagement, and as leaders in the technology and higher education sectors we know that engagement depends upon a clear strategy and commitment from the U.S. government.
Arizona woos Mexico, downplays anti-immigrant law
MEXICO CITY ai??i?? Mention Arizona and many Mexicans grimace. It's still widely viewed here as the most anti-Mexico state in the U.S., even if the tough anti-migrant law behind that perception has been largely voided. But Arizona's leaders are logging lots of miles to put a new face on their home state.
Arizonans in ‘Old Guard’ say honoring the fallen is the greatest service
Former Phoenix residents Tyler O’Connor and Enrique Garcia took different paths to the Army.
O’Connor knew at age 7 that he wanted to be a soldier and spent four years in Army ROTC at Arizona State University to earn a commission in the infantry. Garcia decided much later to enlist, about a year after high school. O’Connor wound up serving in Afghanistan, Garcia was deployed twice to [...]
