We’re winning with NAFTA,” declared a newly formed coalition, Driving American Jobs, on its website. Comprised of automakers including General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, as well as the American International Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, the campaign has been emphasizing the benefits of NAFTA, aiming to counter the perception played […]
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Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts: The Importance of Free Trade
President Donald Trump, as one of his first executive actions after the January inauguration, ordered a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. “The worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere,” he called NAFTA last year. But Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts has told the president on three occasions, he said, about the importance of […]
The core issue of low Mexican wages is the key to breaking the impasse at NAFTA renegotiations
Unifor National President Jerry Dias and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross have agreed that addressing the core issue of low Mexican wages is the key to breaking the impasse at NAFTA renegotiations. “There is a clear understanding that Canadian and American workers have both been injured by the siphoning off of manufacturing jobs to […]
Closing the Skills Gap in Manufacturing: Exploring the Role of Nearshore Manufacturing in Mexico
The manufacturing sector is the backbone of many economies, driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing significantly to GDP. However, a persistent challenge faced by the industry is the skills gap, hindering its growth and potential. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of the skills gap manufacturing and explore how nearshore manufacturing in Mexico […]
Low Labor Costs in Mexico: Top Ways Manufacturing Profits [2024]
Imagine a world where skilled workers are plentiful, eager to please, and available at a fraction of the cost you’re used to. Sounds like a fantasy, right? Well, for many manufacturers, low labor costs in Mexico are turning this dream into reality. This article delves into the various ways companies can leverage this advantage and […]