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Global Competitiveness Agenda
Trade and investment make American manufacturing more competitive and increase prosperity, growth, and job creation in the U.S.
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14 million American jobs rely on our trade relationships with Canada and Mexico
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5 million net new jobs have been created as a result of freer North American trade
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Interactive: North America Competitiveness Scorecard
Discover the impact of trade groups worldwide.
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North American Competitiveness in the World: George W. Bush Institute Recommendations for The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Competitiveness Committee
The George W. Bush Institute – SMU Economic Growth Initiative convened a broad and diverse group of North American experts to discuss how the new North American Competitiveness Committee created in USMCA’s Chapter 26 can prioritize its agenda and work with stakeholders to ensure our workers and producers benefit fully from the agreement while strengthening the region’s competitiveness. -
Interactive: Regional Economic Integration
Trade with America's neighbors leads to growth & job creation.
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Tariffs Impact the Economy
Economic growth expert Matthew Rooney explains how tariffs impact the economy and consumer goods prices.
Economic integration with Canada, Mexico, and the rest of the global economy produces enormous benefits for the United States. Free trade fosters innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in the global marketplace.
But benefits have been spread unevenly. The policies created to address trade-related economic displacement of individuals, industries, and regions have left too many Americans behind.
The United States cannot sit on the sidelines while the global marketplace evolves. American leadership in the global economy promotes the prosperity of the American people.
At a Glance
- 14 million American jobs rely on our trade relationships with Canada and Mexico.
- 5 million net new jobs have been created as a result of freer North American trade.
- North America Competitiveness Scorecard
In Depth: Explore how North America competes on the global stage
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