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Shifting trade patterns see Mexico become biggest exporter to US

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  1. [2]
    automaton
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    As a Canadian, this is interesting. I do think a very strong NAFTA (or is it USMCA now?) is not only necessary but vital to all 3 countries. Given the spacial proximity to each other, it's a huge...

    As a Canadian, this is interesting. I do think a very strong NAFTA (or is it USMCA now?) is not only necessary but vital to all 3 countries. Given the spacial proximity to each other, it's a huge benefit and definitely, at least in my opinion, much better than relying on overseas for production.

    But I'm also bias, because there's no question that the US is a huge reason Canada is so successful to begin with. We rely on the trade, and quite frankly the military protection as well.

    9 votes
    1. MimicSquid
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      I would be interested to see numbers regarding financial and carbon cost for trains vs. cargo ships, but in general I'm certainly interested in having fewer travel miles on everything the US...

      I would be interested to see numbers regarding financial and carbon cost for trains vs. cargo ships, but in general I'm certainly interested in having fewer travel miles on everything the US purchases.

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  2. joes
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    I’ve definitely had the hunch that this would happen for a long time. It just makes sense. it’s geographically closer, so logistics will be easier and quicker by truck, train and air it’s...

    I’ve definitely had the hunch that this would happen for a long time. It just makes sense.

    • it’s geographically closer, so logistics will be easier and quicker by truck, train and air
    • it’s investing heavily in manufacturing capabilities, and the US is also providing capital to them to that end.
    • they aren’t a geopolitical adversary to us
    • time zones are much more conducive to collaboration
    • language and cultural barriers are less prohibitive
    • pricing is highly competitive
    • labor is low cost
    • and more!

    Mexico would be a great manufacturing partner to the United States and I only foresee growth for them in this category from here on out!

    9 votes
  3. [7]
    rosco
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    Just want to highlight the video piece vice did about the rise of Mexican manufacturing. It's interesting to see what a large part China is still playing in the process.

    Just want to highlight the video piece vice did about the rise of Mexican manufacturing. It's interesting to see what a large part China is still playing in the process.

    6 votes
    1. [6]
      boxer_dogs_dance
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      Just want to mention that this is a video. One of the nice things about Tildes compared to reddit is that when you look at top level posts it is clear which is which. Not everyone surfing Tildes...

      Just want to mention that this is a video. One of the nice things about Tildes compared to reddit is that when you look at top level posts it is clear which is which. Not everyone surfing Tildes is in an appropriate situation for audio content.

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      1. [3]
        rosco
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        While I appreciate the clarification, I think it's valid to share non-text based media that is associated with original content. I'm not a new refugee and providing secondary information,...

        While I appreciate the clarification, I think it's valid to share non-text based media that is associated with original content. I'm not a new refugee and providing secondary information, regardless of format, has been acceptable in the past.

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        1. [2]
          boxer_dogs_dance
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          I think you misunderstand me. I am strongly in favor of sharing video material but would like warning so I don't open them at an inappropriate moment. The way Tildes works for posts is that the...

          I think you misunderstand me. I am strongly in favor of sharing video material but would like warning so I don't open them at an inappropriate moment. The way Tildes works for posts is that the information about format being text or video is automatically included.

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          1. rosco
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            Ah, sorry, fixed.

            Ah, sorry, fixed.

            1 vote
      2. [2]
        joes
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        What do you mean be this? Can you expound? Is there a way to tell which links are videos and which are not on Tildes?

        is that when you look at top level posts it is clear which is which.

        What do you mean be this? Can you expound? Is there a way to tell which links are videos and which are not on Tildes?

        1. boxer_dogs_dance
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          Example from the list of topics Wonka | Official trailer (sorry about the formatting but this is the information available) ~movies comedy Video 2:28 55 comments YouTube: Warner Bros. Pictures 1...

          Example from the list of topics Wonka | Official trailer (sorry about the formatting but this is the information available)
          ~movies
          comedy
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          2:28
          55 comments
          YouTube: Warner Bros. Pictures
          1 day ago

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