Hoover Institution Hosts Scholars to Strengthen US-Mexico Trade and Security Ties

The Hoover Institution hosted a conference bringing together scholars and former officials from the United States and Mexico to discuss strategies for reinvigorating continental trade and security cooperation. Organized by the Program on the Foundations of Economic Prosperity in partnership with ITAM, the event highlighted the deep economic complementarities between the two nations, particularly in automotive supply chains and shared energy infrastructure. With annual bilateral trade reaching approximately $850 billion, speakers emphasized the need for better governmental dialogue and coordinated security efforts to advance integration. Key discussions addressed the renegotiation of the USMCA, the competitive threat posed by Chinese electric vehicles, and the Trump administration’s shifting national security focus toward the Western Hemisphere. Hoover Institution Director Condoleezza Rice underscored the critical nature of the US-Mexico relationship, advocating for robust economies that serve democratic needs. The conference occurred alongside high-level diplomatic meetings between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, aiming to address current diplomatic tensions and reinforce collaboration amidst perceived risks in the partnership.