The impact of China on Mexico-USA Relations: Economic Evolution and Strategic Possibilities

Abstract

The “triangular” relationships between China, Mexico and the USA are complicated. Over the last three decades, China’s growing presence in the world has been both rapid and profound, which has had a significant impact on the world in many aspects. These aspects have affected the relationships between China and the USA, China and Mexico and the USA and Mexico. There are some debates and doubts on whether the Chinese re-emergence has had a positive or negative effect on the relationship between Mexico and the USA. To answer this question, we will analyze the Chinese impact on Mexico-US relations by providing an overview of the three countries; examining the bilateral ties, to see their impact on the scheme of nafta and the impact of China; and finally, by discussing the future prospects of the relationship. The analysis is aimed towards assessing the role of China in Mexico-US relations. In addition, the paper seeks to determine whether there is a possibility for controlling the risks of the interdependence of these three countries, as well as to create what the Chinese might call a“win-win-win”triangular relationship.