The Mexican Consulate General in Atlanta has issued Mexico’s positions on immigration policy citing its “deep friendship and history” with the United States while the U.S. threatens to raise tariffs to block imports if it doesn’t curb the numbers of migrants entering the U.S. “We wish our governments to remain friends and partners as well. […]
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Georgia Leaders Applaud Trump’s Removal of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs From NAFTA Partners
Georgia lawmakers are praising President Trump’s decision to exempt Mexico and Canada from steel and aluminum tariffs, which some legislators have seen as a precursor to a congressional vote on the renegotiated North American free-trade agreement. The so-called U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was reached as a successor to NAFTA earlier this year, but it has yet to […]
World Trade Day Panel’s Crystal Ball Reveals Future Challenges for the U.S.
A panel of savvy trade and foreign policy experts boldly prophesied the future of economic developments around the world during a lead-off discussion at Atlanta’s celebration of World Trade Day on May 3 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Convention Center. While crystal ball gazing can be fraught with false predictions resulting in crushed reputations […]
German Chamber to Lead Another Auto Delegation to Mexico
The Atlanta-based German-American Chamber of Commerce of the South Inc. is leading another delegation to Mexico in early September to give companies a sense for what it takes to expand their presence in the country’s auto sector. Mexico already plays host to many German players, some of which also have a major presence in the Southeast […]
Export Stories: Georgia Exporters Across Sectors Aim to Minimize Trade-War Casualties
When Monte Galbraith was providing input on the “new NAFTA,” he simply had one request from the federal government: Don’t disrupt supply chains that have just now settled from the shockwave sent by the initial trade agreement more than 20 years ago. “We were just asking do no further harm, basically,” said Mr. Galbraith, who […]
Despite Trade War, Georgia Returns to Record Trade Numbers
Despite an ongoing trade war that has caused considerable readjustments in supply chains and led some to fret about the effects of tariffs on global growth, Georgia’s trade numbers returned to record levels after moderate growth last year. Exports from the state in 2018 soared nearly 9 percent to a record $40.5 billion, marking the […]
Commentary: Why Studying Abroad Shouldn’t Only Be for Wealthy Atlantans
Editor’s note: The following is a sponsored article, meaning that Global Atlanta was compensated for its publication and consulted on the production of the piece. It was written by John Eaves, founder and executive director of Global Youth Ambassadors Program and the former chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners Since getting my first passport […]
Commentary: Mexico Finds New Avenue for Responsible Diplomacy With Like-Minded Countries
Editor’s note: This commentary was published first in Spanish in “Reforma” newspaper and was made available to Global Atlanta in English by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta. It was written by Julián Ventura Valero, deputy secretary of foreign affairs, who can be followed on Twitter at @JulianVenturaV. Mexico is convinced of the irreplaceable value of […]
Consulate Deal With DFACS to Better Serve Mexican Minors in Protective Custody
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta have signed a new agreement to improve communication and cooperation in cases involving minors with Mexican nationality or heritage. The memorandum of understanding is the result of two years of talks aimed at improving their working relationship with the goal of more speedily handling […]
Diplomatic Digest: Georgia Consular Corps Turnover During 2018
Georgia‘s diplomatic door continued to revolve as expected in 2018, with some consuls general ending their stints here and others just getting started as the year closed. But the most consequential shifts for Atlanta’s global standing were those that resulted in new outposts from countries that had covered their expatriate communities and business interests in […]
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