US-Mexico Trade Toolkit
Mexico and the U.S. share one of the longest and busiest land borders in the world. This border has 1,954 miles and almost $1.5 billion dollars worth of goods are traded between both countries every single day. The deep ties bred by this intense exchange are obvious across all dimensions of the relationship between both countries.
Demographically, over 36 million Mexicans live in the U.S., and almost a million Americans live in Mexico. Therefore, both countries are each other's top destinations for their citizens who live abroad.
Culturally, Mexican restaurants are the second most popular type of eatery in the U.S. (more so than pizzerias) and 238 million Americans report using Mexican food or ingredients in their diets, while the National Football League’s most significant foreign market is Mexico, with over 23 million Mexicans describing themselves as NFL fans.
On the economic front, Mexico is the United States’ second largest trading partner, with deep integration of supply chains and enormous potential for a joint global competitiveness strategy.
This document was sponsored by a grant from the Corn Refiners Association and prepared by Agon.
This paper explores the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico relationship across a diverse range of issues and is intended to serve as a useful reference for U.S. Members of Congress who are considering foreign policy, trade, economic cooperation, and immigration matters related to one of the most significant allies and trading partners of the U.S.
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