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The Mountain Pass mine in California, pictured in April, is the only rare earths mine of its size operating in the Americas.

The Strategic Link Between USMCA and Critical Minerals

North American security requires that critical minerals be part of trade negotiations, writes a former Mexican ambassador to the U.S.

Q&A: Brenda Estefan on USMCA and U.S.-Mexico Ties

An expert dissects the bilateral relationship ahead of the July 1 trade agreement review.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president, right, and Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, speak in Mexico City, Sept. 18, 2025.

Why USMCA May Survive After All

USMCA review will test politics and economic realities. Preserving North American integration remains the least costly path forward, an expert writes.

Why The U.S. Needs USMCA More Than Ever

Derailing or failing to successfully review the trade agreement will only benefit China’s and Russia’s global ambitions.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at an event in Mexico City in November.

Trump’s Tariff Salvo Is Already Defining USMCA 2.0

Ahead of renegotiation, Mexico can use its leverage to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. and Canada, writes an expert.

The leaders of Mexico, Canada and the U.S. met at the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City, but left USMCA disputes on the back seat.

USMCA Disputes Left on Back Seat at ‘Three Amigos’ Summit

Amid dramatic global headlines, the three leaders struggle to make good on common goals.

What November’s U.S. Midterm Vote Means for the Americas

For now, the Democratic Party is likely to make gains that would affect U.S. policy toward Latin America on several key fronts.

AQ Podcast | The Mexico-U.S. Relationship’s Most Delicate Phase

What recent security concerns and a looming USMCA review mean for Sheinbaum and for Mexico

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City on May 11, 2026.

Claudia Sheinbaum’s Conundrum

Trump’s diplomatic pressure, AMLO’s influence, and a deteriorating economy are testing the president’s leadership, an expert writes.

A Mexican fan waves a sombrero at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the 1986 World Cup opening ceremony.

Mexico: A Story in Three World Cups

Since first hosting the FIFA World Cup in 1970, the country has seen a remarkable transformation. This time, the challenge is security.

The Mexican facility of Chinese electronics manufacturer Sunon illustrates China’s expanding industrial footprint in Mexico.

Mexico Still Has a China Problem

Strategic ambiguity no longer works in an era of geoeconomic pressure, two experts write.

Trucks coming from Mexico enter the U.S. in Otay Mesa, California, in April, 2025.

The Implications of Mexico’s Stubborn U.S. Trade Surplus

Upcoming trade negotiations could be affected by Mexico’s widening trade surplus with the U.S., an economist writes.

Firefighters extinguish a burning truck set on fire by organized crime groups in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Feb. 22

“El Mencho”’s Death Will Test Mexico’s Meager State

The perennially under-resourced government may struggle to contain spiraling violence following the demise of a cartel leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump, during a news conference on tariffs on Feb. 20, 2026, at the White House.

REACTION: How Trump’s 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin America

The region remains well-positioned to face the new levies, experts say.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, on February 5.

Canada’s Alternative to Trump’s Doctrine for the Americas

A middle-power vision calls for a broader inter-American dialogue. Will it resonate with Latin American countries?