There are a lot of facts that might change your view of the Mexican economy, but here are five of the most surprising ones:
1. The Mexican economy has a growth goal of a rate twice the US or about 3.7%. The Mexican middle class is growing exponentially while the US middle class is a dying breed.
2. Mexico leads production on items like cars, refrigerators, computers, flat screen televisions, and mobile phones.
4. There are 22 states in the US that export products and goods to Mexico. All of them rank Mexico number one or two in the amounts exported. Mexico has always been a consistent buyer of American goods and products.
5. Half of every dollar Mexico earns purchases even more US goods and supplies. There is an estimation by the Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center that as much 40% of Mexican made imported goods get constructed with US materials. It is a mere 4% of Chinese imports.
Mexican economy facts show that it is a strong and establishing nation. Mexico has an emerging economic strength that is getting global notice. It puts them in a strong place to become a vital financial partner with both Central and North America. It is bringing about higher paying jobs with a real future to all who live across the border.
Written by: Mae Merriweather