This article from Bloomberg discusses the economics of manufacturing in Mexico.
Here are your critical reading questions:
Here are your critical reading questions:
- What is the author’s central premise in the article?
- What is the Bracero Program and how did it shape U.S. foreign policy as it relates to Mexico?
- Within Mexico, how did the Bracero Program change the landscape of the economy?
- What is NAFTA and what is the impact of the program?
- According to the program, what is the current position of the U.S. President as it relates to NAFTA?
- What are the Maquiladoras and how do they operate in Mexico? Your answer should cover both the official concept and the reality.
- In response to the White House position on NAFTA, what has changed on the Maquiladoras?
- In your opinion, will this change help the USA more or will Mexico benefit more? Why?