That said, protectionism is a bad thing economically speaking. The only ones that union sponsored bans like this will hurt is ourselves collectively. I understand also that US drivers will be driving in Mexico as well.
As for what things cost in Mexico, they are costing more and more what they cost here...the per capita income is rising to about $10,700 in 2006 second only to Chile’s at $12,000 something per capita. We cannot afford to stop the progress being made by free trade agreements which improve standards of living to the point where people in Mexico or wherever can afford to purchase products and services made here in the US.
“We cannot afford to stop the progress being made by free trade agreements which improve standards of living to the point where people in Mexico or wherever can afford to purchase products and services made here in the US.”
I can respect your opinion, but I don’t agree with the above. As evidenced by this thread, there are many who feel that it’s not our responsibility no interest to bring other nations up to our level. We didn’t get where we are overnight, but re-evaluating/re-negotiating NAFTA is an idea I’ve now seen presented that at least gets us going IMO closer to the right direction.
So you’re saying that our economy is dependant upon Mexicans being able to buy our goods in the U.S.? We did fine with our economy before we started trading with other countries. Things were made very well. Now if it breaks we throw it away. I’d choose quality over quantity any day. I look for things made in the USA when I go shopping. If I find something made here, I don’t have to worry about any poison or lead in it, because we have higher standards. When the government wants to start taking food out of our mouths I take exception with that. Shame on them! And for what? I can’t help that Mexico is a third world. If the people of Mexico are that oppressed then they can revolt against their own country, especially since they don’t care one wit about assimilating with our culture.