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Go Global: Doing Business with Mexico & Latin America
Description:
The Mexican economy 2023 growth forecast is 3.2%. Growth industries are private consumption, services, agriculture, tourism, construction and automotive production not to mention a rise in nearshoring. There are Free Trade Agreements signed with most of the countries.
Latin America and Caribbean markets will grow this year in “real” terms by 1.6% but in PPP terms, the region will expand by over 6% and per capita consumption, when measured in US Dollars will grow by a whopping 11%.
Experienced speakers from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile will provide the most current and accurate information on how to trade with Mexico and the rest of Latin American countries.
Topics Presented
- US/Mexico trade economy, opportunities, up-to-date information
- USMCA trade agreement with Mexico and Canada
- Opportunities in Colombia, Peru and Chile
- Main industries growth and U.S. company participation in trade shows
- Antonio Ceballos, U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia
- Ed Schick, SBA Export Financing
- Ron Drozd, Director, Export Programs and Services, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
Speakers & Contributors
- Keenton Chiang, Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy Peru
- Lisa Foss, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Chile
- Norcia Ward Marin, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy Colombia
- Diego Gattesco, Director/Trade Americas Team Leader, U.S. Commercial Service Wheeling
- Ryan Russell, Director, U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh
- Efren Flores, Pennsylvania Office in Mexico City
- Jackie Pacheco, Southwestern PA Commission
- Ed Schick, SBA Office of International Trade
- Andrea Hampton, Lehigh University SBDC
- Dough Harding, Duquesne University SBDC
- Brent Rondon, University of Pittsburgh SBDC
