Information on Mexico

Information on Mexico
Available from U.S. Government
Agencies & Organizations


Border Information & Solutions Network

Promotes the development of the U.S.-Mexican border by providing the channels for networking and communicating through the Internet.


Chicago Mercantile Peso Future

Tracks foreign exchange rates around the world, including the futures rate of the Mexican peso.


CIA World Factbooks (Mexico)

The Central Intelligence Agency of the United States has compiled a country report on Mexico that gives an excellent overview of the economic, political, and commercial background of Mexico. Countries of around the world are also listed.


Federal Regulatory Information

Provides full-text, agency and background resources available via the Internet. Detailed table of contents, full text sources of Federal Regulations, list of U.S. government agencies and other useful links to sites.


The Department of the Treasury, U.S. Customs Service

Includes information about trade, new releases, speeches, trade meeting schedules, currency exchange rates, quota thresholds, and federal register notices, and access to the U.S. Customs Electronic Bulletin Board.


U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics Extensive information, searchable database, monthly data and summary reports regarding total surface trade between the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada and national state to state flows between the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada.


Thomas Register

Extensive directory of U.S. companies nationwide. Easy to use search engine and there is no charge to register or search for information.


TradePort

Features interactive trade resources, U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, a country library, INCO trade terms, events in California,company profiles, market reports, trade leads and other useful international trade information for novices or experts in the field. The site is a joint effort between BAY TRADE and LA TRADE which are regional export promotion and international trade programs serving the Greater Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Areas respectively.


U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic & Statistics Administration

Provides economic indicators, market access & competition information, a listing of emerging sectors in Mexico and access to the National Trade Data Bank (NTDB).


U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SAN DIEGO BORDER LIAISON OFFICE

The EPA has created the “U.S.-Mexico Border XXI Program” and is releasing its 1997 Implementation Plans developed by this program’s nine workgroups which include water, air, hazardous and solid waste, pollution prevention, contingency planning and emergency response, cooperative enforcement and compliance, environmental information resources, natural resources and environmental health. This document will provide information on specific projects that advance the longterm objectives contained in the U.S.-Mexico Border XXI Framework document.


U.S. International Trade Commission

Provides trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government. It covers impact studies of imports on U.S. industries, and lists the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, news releases, Federal Register notices, reports and publications.


U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC)

This national nonprofit organization promotes trade and commerce between the U.S. and Mexico. Offers information on NAFTA, business opportunities, economic, political and travel information, current news of member activities, and current calendar of events.






Information on Mexico
Available from U.S. Universities,
Research Centers & Institutes


Border Trade Institute

Texas A&M University, Laredo, Texas offers information on exports/imports, current trade information of border states, including port trade data of exports/imports.


UCLA's North American Integration and Development Center

Useful links to institutions and organizations in North America.


Univ. of Texas, Austin

Provides information on Mexico, NAFTA information, publications and links to other Mexico related sites.