We combed through all of our publications from 2018 and selected what we thought were the best ten articles that captured the trends and events of the past year.
Ten highlights from Global Americans in 2018
Economics, Trade & Development
The USMCA and its new anti-corruption provisions
By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO /
Chapter 27 of the new free trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico is a step in the right direction against the scourge of corruption plaguing the Americas.
Economics, Trade & Development
Donald Trump sets his sights on Brazil
By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni /
Trade-related negotiation benefits President Trump in two senses: legitimacy and compliance. After a successful renegotiation of NAFTA, look for him to turn to Brazil.
Economics, Trade & Development
From NAFTA to USMCA: Does a rose by any other name smell as sweet?
By Nicolás Albertoni, Sonum Patel and Madeline Zheng /
What’s in a name? In the case of the USMCA, some important, and much-needed upgrades to the 25-year old NAFTA. But as a negotiating strategy for future existing agreements it risks unpredictability.
Economics, Trade & Development
¿Vamos hacia un TLCAN bilateral?
By Nicolás Albertoni and Victoria Gaytán /
Tras un año de negociaciones, los Estados Unidos y México concluyeron la revisión del Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN). Pero, ¿seguimos en el entendido de que estamos ante un acuerdo trilateral o vamos hacia un acuerdo bilateral?
Just the Facts
Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are a further blow to Western Hemisphere relations
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
The U.S.’s regional economic partners, which supply more than 40% of its steel imports and a majority of its aluminum imports, will be some of the most harmed by President Trump’s tariffs—and could do some serious damage to U.S. exports if they choose.
Just the Facts
Just the Facts: Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on auto imports
By Emiliano Segura / MENU
Leaving aside the fact that foreign automobiles are not a threat to national security, the administration’s new tariff threat will actually hurt U.S. auto manufacturers and customers.
Economics, Trade & Development
Taking the multi-sourced steering wheel at NAFTA talks
By Nicolas Albertoni & Maria Fernanda Perez Arguello /
The most contentious issues, such as rules of origin on manufactured goods, make their way to the forefront of the fourth round of NAFTA talks.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Mexico’s busy week
By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO /
Mexico wrapped up the summer with an agenda heavy on the U.S. with the second round of NAFTA negotiation talks, the 5th State of the Union and a trip to China.
Economics, Trade & Development
The contrasting goals of the Canadian and American governments in the NAFTA negotiations
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
Focusing on conflict between a liberal Canadian government and the conservative Trump administration is missing the point. Both sides need to get their acts together.