Strengthening Regional Competitiveness: An Update on the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue
The Mexico Institute hosted several U.S. government representatives to discuss the accomplishments of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue and priorities in U.S.-Mexico economic cooperation for the coming year.
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Overview
When Presidents Obama and Peña Nieto announced the creation of U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) in May 2013, they established a new strategic vision for economic cooperation, focused on delivering tangible and positive economic benefits to the people of the United States and Mexico. Stakeholder engagement is a fundamental component of the HLED, as highlighted by its inclusion in the recently announced list of 2015 strategic goals. Other key areas of work for the year include energy; modern borders; workforce development, regulatory cooperation; and partnering for regional and global leadership. Speakers discussed the accomplishments of the HLED and priorities in U.S.-Mexico economic cooperation for the coming year.
Speakers
Stefan Selig
Under Secretary for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce
Catherine Novelli
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, U.S. Department of State
José Raúl Perales
Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Susan Kurland
Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation
Adam Sieminski
Administrator, U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Lori Faeth
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
Kenneth Smith Ramos
Minister Counselor, Trade and NAFTA Office, Embassy of Mexico
Antonio Ortiz Mena
Head of Section for Economic Affairs, Embassy of Mexico
Speakers
Stefan Selig
Catherine Novelli
José Raúl Perales
Susan Kurland
Adam Sieminski
Lori Faeth
Kenneth Smith Ramos
Antonio Ortiz-Mena
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Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more
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