USMCA: Building a more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable North American economy

Monday, February 28, 2022

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Online Only

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) presents a unique opportunity for the three countries to leverage the region’s collective talents, capital, and expertise to develop a more competitive, sustainable, and inclusive North American economy. One year into the implementation of the agreement, the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings hosted an online event to discuss the progress of the USMCA to date and opportunities for the future. Featuring leading experts from government, industry, and academia, the event included a lively panel discussion.

This event was part of the Brookings USMCA initiative and will include a launch of the report “USMCA Forward: Building a more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable North American economy” and the USMCA Tracker.

Viewers submitted questions by emailing [email protected] or via Twitter with #USMCAForward.

Agenda

February 28
- Welcome
  
  Brahima Sangafowa Coulibaly Vice President and Director - Global Economy and Development, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development @BSangafowaCoul
- Remarks
  
  Mary Ng Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development - Canada @mary_ng
- Moderated discussion
  
  Mary Ng Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development - Canada @mary_ng
  
  Joshua P. Meltzer Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development @JoshuaPMeltzer
- Remarks on the Brookings USMCA initiative
  
  John R. Allen
  
  Paul Desmarais Jr Chairman - Power Corporation of Canada, Trustee - The Brookings Institution
  
  Pablo Roberto Gonzalez Guajardo Chief Executive Officer - Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SA
- Panel discussion
  
  Moderator
  
  Joshua P. Meltzer Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development @JoshuaPMeltzer
  
  Panelist
  
  Edward Alden Bernard L. Schwartz Senior Fellow - Council on Foreign Relations @edwardalden
  
  Vic Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade - Ontario, Canada
  
  Santiago Levy Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development
  
  Luz María de la Mora Nonresident Senior Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center - Atlantic Council @luzmadelamora
  
  John Murphy Senior Vice President for International Policy - U.S. Chamber of Commerce @JGodiasMurphy
  
  Jayme White Deputy United States Trade Representative