Chicago Fed: Mexico’s Growing Role in the Auto Industry Under NAFTA: Who Makes What and What Goes Where
Mexico has become one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of motor vehicles, although it has no automakers of its own. During the more than two decades under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA, entered into by the United States, Canada, and Mexico), Mexico’s light vehicle production more than tripled—from 1.1 million units in 1994 to nearly 3.5 million units in 2016. Moreover, Mexico’s light vehicle exports increased from 579,000 to 2.8 million units during the same period.1 By 2016, motor vehicle assembly and parts plants employed 735,472 workers in Mexico.2 Mexico is the low-wage country among NAFTA partners. Over the period 2007–14, on average, wages in motor vehicle assembly represented around one-fifth of those in the United States and wages in the production of motor vehicle parts about one-eighth.3 According to one 2016 news article on trade trends, after a recent growth spurt, the automotive sector now represents 25 percent of Mexico’s manufacturing exports and over 3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).4
In this article, we explore the impact of NAFTA on Mexico’s motor vehicle industry—specifically, on Mexico’s integration into North America’s automotive industry and the subsequent increase in intra-industry trade in automobiles.5 The auto industry has undergone dramatic changes over the past 20-plus years. First, we provide a brief summary of the history of auto production and related trade policies in Mexico before NAFTA. Then we provide a detailed analysis of Mexico’s light vehicle production and exports from 1990 through 2016. Our analysis shows how Mexico has become an integral part of North America’s motor vehicle industry. In addition to aggregated industry-wide statistics, we are able to draw on data that identify the specific country of sale for vehicles produced in Mexico. These data are available on an annual basis from 2005 through 2014. Finally, we discuss how the observed trends in Mexico’s light vehicle production and trade have affected the spatial distribution of auto production within Mexico and across North America. We show that as in the United States, the motor vehicle industry has agglomerated in Mexico.
A brief history of Mexico’s auto production and trade policies before NAFTA
Mexico has a long history of motor vehicle production by international automakers. The first entrant was Ford, which began to assemble Model Ts in Mexico City in 1925.6 General Motors (GM) and Chrysler built their first assembly plants in Mexico during the 1930s (Werner, 1993). By 1960, a dozen companies were assembling vehicles in Mexico and supplying most of the domestic market (Klier and Rubenstein, 2013b; and Moreno Brid, 1992, p. 260).A key factor in shaping the development of Mexico’s auto industry was the country’s industry-specific trade policies. During the first half of the twentieth century, vehicles sold in Mexico were either imported as finished products or put together at small-scale assembly plants (Klier and Rubenstein, 2013b).
Automotive decrees issued in 1947 and 1962 limited the ability of international automakers to assemble vehicles in Mexico and to use imported parts (Healy, 2016, pp. 39–40; Moreno Brid, 1992, pp. 260–261; and Moreno Brid, 1996). The 1947 decree imposed quotas on the import of parts to assembly plants. In 1962, the Mexican government started implementing a policy of import substitution, favoring domestic production over imports. That policy prohibited imports of finished vehicles, engines, and other auto parts, significantly raising trade barriers for Mexico’s auto industry. As a result, the 1962 decree compelled every carmaker to alter operations in Mexico: It stimulated the construction of several vehicle assembly and engine plants. For instance, Ford built a new assembly plant at Cuautitlán in 1964, and Chrysler at Toluca in 1968.7 Notably, around the same time, Nissan and Volkswagen built their first full-scale assembly plants in Mexico—Volkswagen at Puebla in 1965 and Nissan at Cuernavaca in 1966. All four plants were located in the center of Mexico, within 90 miles of Mexico City. After the 1962 decree, many of the other automakers stopped assembling and selling vehicles in Mexico. The surviving plants saw a noticeable increase in the volume of production, from 48,841 vehicles in total in 1962 to 189,000 in 1970.
Yet the 1962 decree did little to improve the competitiveness of Mexico’s auto industry (Womack, Jones, and Roos, 1991, pp. 264–265). The Mexico-produced vehicles “were of poorer quality and entailed higher production costs than their foreign counterparts” (Moreno Brid, 1996). Read more: Chicago Fed Auto Report
#BestChamber practices: Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce: Survey, then communicate the findings along with your plan
Dear Valued Chamber Member,
At the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to promote and enhance business opportunities in the Clarkston area for our members. We recently circulated a survey to our entire membership in order to discern how we can better promote and enhance YOUR business opportunities. It is important that our members know we pay close attention to survey responses and we work hard to address our members’ concerns. We strive to continually make improvements in our Chamber, so it can be the best for our members.
Based on your responses, we’ve added new sections to our Business and Community eBlasts, including a monthly list of new & returning Chamber members. Also, a new section of health tips featuring Member’s free promotions. We started highlighting local non-profits each month in our Community eBlasts, in hopes of generating more exposure. Finally, we have began to include Oakland County One Stop Shop workshops in our Business Brief to give our members more free business-oriented educational opportunities.
We have expanded our use of social media in order to be more efficient and useful for our members. We have created industry-specific Facebook groups to connect members with the hope this will aid members in sharing pertinent information and making valuable connections. We also began highlighting individual businesses in weekly posts to create more exposure for our members to the community.
Additionally, we are in the process of making our website more up-to-date and effective for members. It is presently undergoing renovation, and you will begin seeing great changes in late 2017. Thank you for your membership and providing feedback regarding how to improve our services here at the Chamber. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Based on your responses, we’ve added new sections to our Business and Community eBlasts, including a monthly list of new & returning Chamber members. Also, a new section of health tips featuring Member’s free promotions. We started highlighting local non-profits each month in our Community eBlasts, in hopes of generating more exposure. Finally, we have began to include Oakland County One Stop Shop workshops in our Business Brief to give our members more free business-oriented educational opportunities.
We have expanded our use of social media in order to be more efficient and useful for our members. We have created industry-specific Facebook groups to connect members with the hope this will aid members in sharing pertinent information and making valuable connections. We also began highlighting individual businesses in weekly posts to create more exposure for our members to the community.
Additionally, we are in the process of making our website more up-to-date and effective for members. It is presently undergoing renovation, and you will begin seeing great changes in late 2017. Thank you for your membership and providing feedback regarding how to improve our services here at the Chamber. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Your Clarkston Chamber Team
Janelle Best - Kristy Kaer - Katie Doyen
5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory
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Salute Saturday Chili Cook-Off Team Entry Forms are Now Available
Northern Virginia Chamber, PSC Announce 2017 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Finalists
The Green Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Guide & Map
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5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory
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Salute Saturday Chili Cook-Off Team Entry Forms are Now Available
Members of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee are busy with exciting plans for this year's Salute Saturday Chili Cook-Off presented by Budweiser of Hopkinsville, Rogers Group, Kentucky New Era Media Group, and Fortera Credit Union, a historic and treasured Christian County community event. Team entry forms are now available!
Each year, Downtown Hopkinsville is alive with competition among region-wide businesses and military teams for the honor of the best chili around. Teams composed of up to 6 members vie for bragging rights and several cash prizes, including the $1000 Grand Prize. Other prize categories include: 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Best Theme, and Crowd Favorite.
Military Teams are also entered to compete in the event's Brigade Challenge. A prize of $100 per team up to $1000 total for the brigade is awarded for the brigade with the most teams participating in the Chili Cook-Off.
The Chili Cook-Off has remained an integral part of and time-honored tradition in the annual Christian County Salutes Fort Campbell Week. Additional events include military discounts from participating community businesses, the MAC Gala, Sunday Salute Services at participating area churches, and the Spouses Luncheon and Tour of Homes.
Salute Saturday Chili Cook-Off Team Entry Forms, for Civilian Teams and Military Teams, are available on at www.christiancountychamber.com/pages/MilitaryAffairs . Download, fill out the form, and return it to the Christian County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee via the email address or mailing address below.
For additional information on this year's Chili Cook-Off
and Salute Week activities,
Contact:
and Salute Week activities,
Contact:
Katie Lopez, Director of Military Affairs
Phone: 270-885-9096 / Fax: 270-886-2059
Address: 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Chamber interest: Inaugural voyage includes stop in Prairie du Chien
The exquisite American Duchess docked in Prairie du Chien Wednesday, Sept. 6, for its inaugural port at the oldest community on the Upper Mississippi. Visitors from all over the world experienced the rich history lining the streets of the historical city that many locals tend to take for granted, as community members and passers-by marveled over the grand paddlewheeler from a distance.
The American Duchess river cruise vessel was created from a 1995 hull and completely reconstructed to become one of the most luxurious, all-suite paddlewheelers on the country’s rivers. It’s maiden voyage began in August, with a christening ceremony Aug. 14 on the New Orleans riverfront.
The Duchess is a smaller sister to the beloved American Queen, purchased by the American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) as an existing casino boat, the Isle of Capri. It was rebuilt, to include the additions of a third deck and a working paddlewheel. According to the AQSC, like the American Queen, American Duchess will sail on the Mississippi between Red Bank, Minn. and New Orleans. It also will cruise on the Ohio, Tennessee and Illinois rivers, with fares starting at $2,999 per person, and carry up to 166 passengers.
While in Prairie du Chien, the Duchess was at full capacity, a staff member said.
During its daylong port in Prairie du Chien, a celebratory ceremony was held in the boat’s Show Lounge, to recognize the contributions and partnerships the AQSC has with the port communities along its voyages. A commemorative plate in recognition of the Duchess’ inaugural call was presented to the city of Prairie du Chien by Gary Frommelt, AQSC vice president of marine operations and northeast Iowa native (now living in Indiana). Bob Moses, Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, accepted the piece on behalf of the community. Read more: Clayton County Register
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Chamber interest: Inaugural voyage includes stop in Prairie du Chien
The exquisite American Duchess docked in Prairie du Chien Wednesday, Sept. 6, for its inaugural port at the oldest community on the Upper Mississippi. Visitors from all over the world experienced the rich history lining the streets of the historical city that many locals tend to take for granted, as community members and passers-by marveled over the grand paddlewheeler from a distance.
The American Duchess river cruise vessel was created from a 1995 hull and completely reconstructed to become one of the most luxurious, all-suite paddlewheelers on the country’s rivers. It’s maiden voyage began in August, with a christening ceremony Aug. 14 on the New Orleans riverfront.
The Duchess is a smaller sister to the beloved American Queen, purchased by the American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) as an existing casino boat, the Isle of Capri. It was rebuilt, to include the additions of a third deck and a working paddlewheel. According to the AQSC, like the American Queen, American Duchess will sail on the Mississippi between Red Bank, Minn. and New Orleans. It also will cruise on the Ohio, Tennessee and Illinois rivers, with fares starting at $2,999 per person, and carry up to 166 passengers.
While in Prairie du Chien, the Duchess was at full capacity, a staff member said.
During its daylong port in Prairie du Chien, a celebratory ceremony was held in the boat’s Show Lounge, to recognize the contributions and partnerships the AQSC has with the port communities along its voyages. A commemorative plate in recognition of the Duchess’ inaugural call was presented to the city of Prairie du Chien by Gary Frommelt, AQSC vice president of marine operations and northeast Iowa native (now living in Indiana). Bob Moses, Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, accepted the piece on behalf of the community. Read more: Clayton County Register
Northern Virginia Chamber, PSC Announce 2017 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Finalists
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) and the Professional Services Council (PSC) have announced finalists for the 15th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™, the premier awards event for the Washington area government contracting community. The winners of the most prestigious awards in the industry will be named at a Nov. 1 gala at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner.
In addition to recognizing the best-in-class among the government contracting industry, the awards also honor public sector leaders who have done the most to promote effective partnerships between the sectors. This year, that recognition, presented by Raymond James, will go to Greg Giddens, Executive Director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
In addition, Dr. Ernst Volgenau, founder and former CEO of SRA International, will be inducted into the Greater Washington Government Contractor Hall of Fame, presented by TD Bank. Both will be honored at the Nov. 1 dinner.
In keeping with the program’s history of identifying a charitable partner, the 2017 Charity Partner is Our Military Kids, which encourages school-aged military children to interact with peers, develop life skills, and broaden their network of support through extracurricular activities while a parent is deployed overseas or recovering from combat-related injuries. Through grants of up to $500, the program covers fees associated with sports, fine arts, camp, STEM, and tutoring programs.
The Program of the Year, introduced in 2014, will represent the most successful contracted program chosen from among the finalists of all four Contractor of the Year categories, which are grouped by annual revenue of up to $25 million, between $25 and $75 million, $75 to $300 million and greater than $300 million. The winner was recommended by the judges for the program’s combination of mission achievement and customer recognition, and will be presented on Nov. 1 by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
“The companies and executives recognized as finalists demonstrate excellence and distinction,” said Jim Corcoran, Northern Virginia Chamber president and CEO. “This is a highly competitive process and those that emerge as finalists have a great deal of which to be proud.”
“This is an extraordinary group of companies, executives, and government leaders who are making a positive difference in the federal contracting world, and we are privileged to have the opportunity to recognize them,” said PSC President and CEO David J. Berteau. “It’s great to celebrate all of the achievements being done by so many people inside and outside of government each year, which further demonstrates the value that contractors provide. Every day to the government and to our citizens.”
Presented annually, the 2017 Gov Con awards honor the leadership, innovation and commitment to the excellence of the individuals and businesses in the region's government contracting sector.
Four Contractor of the Year and three Executive of the Year awards will be presented. This year’s finalists for Contractor of the Year and Executive of the Year are:
Contractor of the Year (up to $25 million)
Presented by: Unanet
- Advanced Concepts and Technologies International
- Evans Incorporated
- Highlight Technologies
- Ingenicomm, Inc.
- Spear, Inc.
- The Tauri Group
Contractor of the Year ($25-75 million)
Presented by: RSM
- Atlas Research
- Customer Value Partners (CVP)
- Dev Technology Group, Inc.
- Halfaker & Associates, LLC
- LS Technologies, LLC
- MTEQ | Manufacturing Techniques, Inc.
- Patriot Group International (PGI)
Contractor of the Year ($75-300 million)
Presented by: Holland & Knight
- Altamira Technologies Corporation
- Dovel Technologies
- eGlobalTech
- Sevatec, Inc.
- Solers Inc.
- SOSi International
Contractor of the Year (greater than $300 million)
Presented by: Aronson
- DAI
- Federal Resources
- ICF
- LGS Innovations
- ManTech
- Siemens Government Technologies
Executive of the Year (up to $75 million)
Presented by: BNY Mellon
- Greg Craddock, CEO, Chairman & Owner, PGI
- Cosmo Dimaggio, President & CEO, The Tauri Group
- Dawn Halfaker, President & CEO, Halfaker & Associates, LLC
- Kim Hayes, CEO and Co-founder, The Ambit Group
- Dr. Ryung Suh, CEO, Atlas Research
- Amy Wright, CEO, Macro Solutions
Executive of the Year ($75-300 million)
Presented by: JLL
- Doug Duenkel, President & COO, Knight Point Systems
- Joseph Fluet III, Founder & CEO, MAG Aerospace
- Sonny Kakar, Founder & CEO, Sevatec
- Maurice Long, President & CEO, The MIL Corporation
- Joe Martore, President & CEO, CALIBRE Systems
- Julian Setian, President & CEO, SOS International
- Bill Weber, President & CEO, KeyW Corporation
Executive of the Year (greater than $300 million)
Presented by: M&T Bank
- Tom Deierlein, Co-Founder & CEO, ThunderCat Technology
- Dan Johnson, EVP, General Dynamics IT
- Sudhakar Kesavan, Chairman & CEO, ICF
- Randy Wotring, Chief Operating Officer, AECOM
The Green Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Guide & Map
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Fox Lake Area Chamber Senior Fair
Hello Business Members:
The Fox Lake Area Chamber is hosting their Annual Senior Fair on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 10am to 2pm. The event will be held at Maravela's Banquets & Catering, Fox Lake. This has always been a well attended event for the seniors in our community and surrounding areas. It is a fun day ... and a valuable resource for our seniors.
Hello Business Members:
The Fox Lake Area Chamber is hosting their Annual Senior Fair on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 10am to 2pm. The event will be held at Maravela's Banquets & Catering, Fox Lake. This has always been a well attended event for the seniors in our community and surrounding areas. It is a fun day ... and a valuable resource for our seniors.
If your business has resources for our senior community, you should plan to attend this event! And if you have already signed up ... THANK YOU. I have attached a registration form and floor plan for 2017. If you are considering coming as a vendor, please call the chamber office at 847-587-7474. We will help you select a booth and you can even register over the phone with a credit card payment.
Click Here for a registration form
Click Here for a 2017 Floor Plan Map
Click Here for a registration form
Click Here for a 2017 Floor Plan Map
Thank you!
Linnea Pioro
Executive Director
#Chamberheart: The Arc of Indiana Foundation: Muncie Delaware County Chamber note
#Chamberheart: The Arc of Indiana Foundation: Muncie Delaware County Chamber note
A program of The Arc of Indiana Foundation
Creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities
The Arc of Indiana Foundation exists to create postsecondary training opportunities for people with disabilities that empower and lead to meaningful employment through its program, Erskine Green Training Institute. After receiving training at EGTI, students apply those skills through internships at the Courtyard Muncie, Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co., and at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.
About Erskine Green Training Institute
Erskine Green Training Institute's programming is designed for individuals whose academic, social, communication and adaptive skills are affected due to a disability.
Economic Impact
- EGTI and the Courtyard Muncie is predicted to have an annual $3.3 million economic impact to Delaware County
- Courtyard Muncie increased the innkeepers tax earnings by more than $800,000 in year one
- The addition of a new Courtyard Muncie and EGTI, has helped the Horizon Convention Center increase the number of conventions and event sales
- EGTI, Thr3e Wise Men and Courtyard Muncie created more than 125 new jobs with 20% filled by people with disabilities
- EGTI provides job training for people with disabilities which allows them to successfully find community based employment, decreasing their dependence on tax-payer subsidies
Cruising for Dreams Fundraising Event
Saturday, September 16, 2017
VIP reception: 5:30-7 p.m.
Cruising for Dreams: 7-11 p.m.
Horizon Convention Center
401 S. High St., Muncie IN
Click here for more information on sponsorships and the Cruising for Dreams Fundraising Event.
One Coast Awards honor top leaders in South Mississippi
The Coast Chamber of Commerce and its members came together Wednesday morning to honor the recipients of this year's "One Coast Awards." The ceremony recognized the top ten business leaders under 40, as well as the top ten outstanding community members in south Mississippi.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce CEO Adele Lyons said honoring these leaders is a great way to celebrate our unique communities.
"They're the folks who give back to our community on a daily basis. They go above and beyond the call of duty. They do their jobs ans they do more just to make this a great place to live."
Lyons believes the annual awards ceremony is a wonderful way to recognize the ideal that, together, we are stronger as one.
Lyons believes the annual awards ceremony is a wonderful way to recognize the ideal that, together, we are stronger as one.
"It's really exciting and unique because it brings together the four chambers on the gulf coast," she explained. "So we're state line to state line covering leadership here on the gulf coast with the chambers coming together really is the ideal 'One Coast' situation."
Wednesday morning's ceremony was hosted by Beau Rivage. The "One Coast Awards" were formerly known as the Roland Weeks Hall of Fame and The Sun Herald Top 10 Under 40 and Community Leader Awards.
Congratulations to this year's winners: :
Most Outstanding Community Leaders
Emily Burke, IP Casino Resort & Spa
Jonathan Daniels, Mississippi State Port Authority
Ashley Edwards, Gulf Coast Business Council
Leslie Henderson, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company
Susan Hunt, Biloxi Public Schools
Karen Sock, Sock Enterprises, Inc.
Mary Cracchiolo-Spain, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Dr. Jennifer Sutton, Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Windy Swetman, Swetman Security
Clay Williams, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Jonathan Daniels, Mississippi State Port Authority
Ashley Edwards, Gulf Coast Business Council
Leslie Henderson, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company
Susan Hunt, Biloxi Public Schools
Karen Sock, Sock Enterprises, Inc.
Mary Cracchiolo-Spain, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Dr. Jennifer Sutton, Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Windy Swetman, Swetman Security
Clay Williams, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Top 10 Under 40 Business Leaders
Jeff Bertucci, FEB Distributing Company, Inc.
Bailey Braswell, Edward Jones
Leslie Kelley, Community Bank
Ashleigh Lamas, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
April Lollar, Coast Electric Power Association
William "Lewis" Pace, Ingalls Shipbuilding
Brittany Ridgway, The Sun Herald/Velocity
Shay Smith, Harrah's Gulf Coast
Tomesha Thompson, Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Dr. Jonathan Woodward, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Bailey Braswell, Edward Jones
Leslie Kelley, Community Bank
Ashleigh Lamas, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
April Lollar, Coast Electric Power Association
William "Lewis" Pace, Ingalls Shipbuilding
Brittany Ridgway, The Sun Herald/Velocity
Shay Smith, Harrah's Gulf Coast
Tomesha Thompson, Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Dr. Jonathan Woodward, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Read more: WLOX
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