Analysis of Trade Relations between Mexico, China and the United States: from the Trade War to Covid-19
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https://doi.org/10.32870/mycp.v11i33.802Keywords:
trade relationship, Mexico, China, United States, Covid-19Abstract
The global economy has witnessed the consolidation of China in the world market. Ranked as Mexico’s second trading partner, China has faced a trade war with the United States, amid a clear strategy to reaffirm its regional leadership and consolidate its presence in a world economy affected by Covid-19. Taking into consideration the approach of international economic relations and emphasis on politics and trade, this article analyzes the recent relations between Mexico, China and the United States, with the aim of establishing a perspective of the trilateral relationship towards the new normality. Through an analysis based on exploratory and descriptive methodology, with the support of quantitative data from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum and the Ministry of Economy, it can be highlighted that: in the post-Covid-19 stage, a commercial war with severe regional impacts due to the configuration of alliances, blocs and postures with which each economy will assume its position and assert its competitiveness.Downloads
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