Abstract

HUERTA GONZALEZ, Arturo. Impact of United States protectionist policy on the Mexican economy. Economía UNAM [online]. 2017, vol.14, n.42, pp.118-135. ISSN 1665-952X.

Given the results of low economic growth, unemployment and trade deficits in many countries, this paper analyzes the questioning of trade agreements. The US government has responded with protectionist policies, and it sets aside multilateral trade agreements and opts for bilateral agreements to take advantage, to curb the growth of imports and recrease their economic problems. The Mexican economy will be severely affected, given its heavy dependence on the US economy. The government insists on maintaining trade agreements without considering that we have been losers. The paper there is a need to change development strategy; Mexico is favored if it leaves NAFTA, since it would have the possibility of having an economic policy to grow towards the domestic market and substitute imports.

Keywords : Trade Liberalization; Exports; Imports; Tariffs; Protectionism; Uncertainty.